he should call you "Makarini" and talked of returning to the South. We are quite in the dark as to the intentions of the Government, here, for the future. Many are waiting to see what is to be done before taking a leap, that may be into the fire. I hope to hear from you before the day of selection, having no desire to select anywhere except North of the Waiwakaiho. Since I last wrote to you, Johnson has been employed, and sworn in as a Special Constable, in place of G. Gutch. The duty consists of one night watch from 12 p.m. to 4 a.m. for which he receives pay at the rate of £1 a week, subscribed by the storekeepers. Having 20 out of the 24 hours entirely to himself, he is doing well, and no doubt would be glad if it were permanent. There are many strangers here, whom no one knows or cares for, except to watch; which we do to the utmost of