examination by the Arawas - they were asked whether the invitation of the Waikato to the Arawa was intended as a part of the Maungarongo set on foot by yourself. They replied that it was not - that it was a purely native matter - ''the right hand to the right and the left to the left''. The Arawa Chiefs then turned to Petera and the party who were going and said ''there is no object in your going, had it been a continuation of the Maungarongo by Mr. McLean it would be well - we cannot be separated from our parent'' - I understand from Hetit, who saw the