the other day what paddocks had been made, and hear two, - one of about nine aeres, and another, smaller; and this is the work of a Force nearly 100 strong, in about four months. Two ordinary fencers would have done more. The idle conditions of the Force is table-talk in this Province, and I am very dissatisfied with it, as I am blamed; whereas, if I had my way, I would soon have the men usefully employ-ed. What is wanted is a re-distribution of the force, and placing them where work has to be done. Then, if weekly returns, such as I suggested lately, officially, were required, showing the occupation of each man every day, we should have some chance of getting some--thing out of them, At any rate, if I am let try, I guarantee I will soon alter the present reign of idleness, which is making the men thoroughly useless. They are fattening like hogs in a sty at the present time, and there will be great trouble I know, in getting any work out of them at first. There is nothing fresh to tell you about Manawatu Bush. Karatiana has not yet heard from Rangitane, but he always talks of the Bush as sold; so I conclude it will be settled one of these days.