remarked that the old man could speak fast enough in another language; but that it afforded him some pains and trouble to teach him to repeat any Maori with accuracy. In the evening the worthy host arrived, and right glad was I to see him. We spent a pleasant night chatting on various interesting subjects by the fireside. He certainly gives one a most favourable impression of a German Divine, and as a man of considerable attainments, and well adapted to the fulfillment of the duties of his sacred office.