to continue visiting Ngatihana, but I should like to hear from you before I visit them again. I believe at the present time many of the Wharepapa people await Te Kuiti. Parekutu is reported to have threatened to kill Hote. I do not believe it. If he has, I do not give much for his life if he attempted such a thing. Everything in Native matters very quiet here. Ngatihana have paid £26 odd on account of their reaping machine. A balance of £9 is still due, which I hope will be paid in September next. Many natives in all parts suffering from severe