of the people who are working upon it, there are several families scattered about in ten different bays in comfortable cottages with every appearance of good health and cheerfulness - the children clean tidy and bright with sparkling cheerful eyes and ruddy cheeks. To enjoy happiness away from the turmoil of town life there are few places equal to the Kawau. Sir George Greys character for simplicity and order are more fully exhibited at his Island home than in any other place. The Island comprises about 6 or 7000 acres of land