the side of the dam. I do not know how old the foal is, but it was dropped after the payment by Mr. Cooper for the Aorangi and the Ruataniwha Blocks." (Signed) Na Te Whakatomo. A true interpretation. (Signed) Edward and Harris, Clerk and Interpreter. Stated before me this 15th. October 1856) (Signed) Alfred Domett R.M. Resident Magistrate's Court Napier 15th. October 1856. Donald McKenzie being sworn, states:- "I am a settler, and reside at Patangata. I have a mare in my possession belonging to Te Hapuku. Her name is Nohangatohi. From conversations I have had with Hapuku and Whakatomo I know her to be commonly considered the mother of the