sorter was here sadly put out at the detention of the steamer. I offered him a bed here but he has not returned since he telegraphed to you. Heard from Douglas on Saturday. He had reached Akitio that Sunday night. The young man, Mr Hart's protege, has come back complaining of the roughness of the place. Mr Hart says an after dinner speech does away with the necessity of a hustings speech. I hope it is not so dusty at the station as here otherwise it will be bad for the shearing. I hope all are well.