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respect and esteem of the parents and scholars. He has established a workshop which has done successful work. His wife has given practical lessons in domestic economy with good results. He is a practical carpenter, and has had also experience of saw-work. He has some knowledge of black-smith-work." Altogether, I think the Island is to be congratulated on having secured Mr. Malcolm's services. I enclose copy of a letter sent to Mr. Malcolm, dated 25th February, 1909, which sets out the terms of his appointment. I have, &c, H. Cornwall, Esq., Resident Commissioner, Niue. J. Carroll.

ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF ISLAND COUNCIL. ' ' " " " * No. 40. Sir, — Niue Island Administration, Niue, 30th April, 1908. I have the honour to inform you that Togialele, member of the Niue Island Council for the Village of Hikutavake, has been retired as from the 20th instant, on account of offences committed by him against the laws of Niue. Tateau, of Hikutavake, was elected as his successor on the 29th instant. I have, &c, H. Cornwall, Resident Commissioner. The Hon. the Minister in Charge, Cook and other Islands Administration, Wellington.

No. 41. Sir, — Cook and other Islands Administration, Wellington, 11th July, 1908. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 30th April last, stating that Tateau has been elected member of Niue Island Council, vice Togialele, retired. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Niue. Jas. McGowan.

No. 42. Sir, — Niue Island Administration, Niue, 23rd November, 1908. I have the honour to inform you that Poitule has been elected a member of the Niue Island Council for Lakepa, vice Politi, who has ceased to hold office owing to offences committed by him against the laws of Niue. I have, &c, H. Cornwall, Resident Commissioner. The Hon. the Minister, Cook and other Islands, Wellington.

No. 43. Sir, — other Islands Administration, Wellington, 30th January, 1909. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd November last, stating that Poitule has been elected a member of the Niue Island Council for Lakepa, vice Politi, who has ceased to hold office owing to offences committed by him against the laws of Niue. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Niue. J. Carroll

MEDICAL ATTENDANCE. No. 44. Sir, — Niue Island Administration, Niue, 20th July, 1908. With reference to your letter (No. 274) of 3rd December last, asking whether arrangements could be made for periodical visits to Niue by the Medical Officer resident in Tonga, I have the honour to inform you that I have now received a letter on the subject (copy attached) from the British Consul at Nukualofa, from which you will see that none of the official Medical Officers of Tonga are able to leave their districts for the time required to visit Niue. As there is urgent need for the services of a medical man in Niue, and the white settlers appear willing to assist in the matter to some extent, I should be pleased if you would indicate to me what financial assistance the New Zealand Government is prepared to extend towards the project. I am of the opinion that the Natives would willingly pay a small fee for each service rendered by a Medical

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