district. It is very deep regret that I hear of the death of the fine old Chief, Heuheu. I may indeed say that the very pride and boast of New Zealand Chieftains is now gone, nor will successive generations replace a more intelligent, or well-disposed man, well versed in every tradition and history of his country's people, as well as the productions of the country, for, all of which, from the largest tree to the smallest shrub, he had some tradition or knowledge. He was a skilful botanist, and knew the physical uses of many herbs and plants. Nor was he ignorant of the insects and birds of the country. What an irreparable loss to the Island; Would that I had half of his knowledge committed to paper. I would make a great sacrifice to obtain what I shall never have another opportunity of knowing. This noble-minded Chief lost his life at his residence, Te Rapa, on the Taupo lake, where he was with his wife and clever son, and 50 of his tribe, sunk in a land-slip. How sudden and awful are the works of the Almighty! Does not every day give us a convincing proof of the uncertainity of our existence? This, however, seems to be the most sudden and awful event recorded in New Zealand's history, at least since its establishment by Europeans. Though, like all countries subject to volcanic action, there has been, to the memory of some of the natives,