a struggle to get on without him in the Office, rather than stand in the way of his promotion. The removal of the Prisoners to Otago was very well managed. They were very unhappy and frightened at first, but soon settled down and became contented. Hamiora Pera was hung this morning. He whimpered, and made a fuss - the first time I have over heard of such an occurrence with a Maori. Thank goodness there is one ruffian