pleased at being placed on the same footing with newly appointed assessors, he himself having been appointed in the year 50 - an additional £10 would perhaps be advisable here - 2ndly. Te Ngahuru has intimated his intention to resign at the expiration of the current year unless his salary is increased and I feel convinced that he will be annoyed when the present arrangement reaches him - my experience with him during the last 2 years has satisfied me of his importance on our side, I would therefore suggest that an additional sum of £10 be placed agst. his name and so ensure a continuation of his services. 3rdly. Te Waka a good man at bottom might be placed on the list at £10. I have previously reported the final arrangement of