for the erection of Maori Schools. In forwarding this letter on the 27th. of April, Mr. Ormond points out that a portion of the Te Aute School Estate is held in trust for both races, and both ought to participate in its benefits. The portion given by the Maoris is held in trust for Mr. Halse points out that the Bishop's allusion is to Clause 4 of Native Schools Act 1867, but the unexpended balance of some appropriated by the Native Schools Act 1858 has been reduced to £1000. Mr. Gisborne writes to Mr. Ormond, 16th. May 1870, and tells him the mode of application for grants of this kind, is prescribed by the Act of 1867; and no application can be considered which does not come in that form. He points out that the Trustees ought to have devoted some of the profits of the estate to the education of the natives, and not expend it all upon the improvement of the land.