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Evening Post, Volume XXI, Issue 39, 17 February 1881, Page 2

The statements which have appeared to the effect that the Te Aroha natives were greatly excited about the recent murder, and were threatening to exact " blood for blood," i prove to have been greatly exaggerated, if 'not) to a large extent, imaginary. We learn on good authority that the natives have expressed complete satisfaction at being afforded the opportunity of holding a fangi over their murdered fellow-countryman, and that they take the whole matter very quietly, no excitement at all having appeared. It was stated recently that Rewi had refused to accept possession of the house built for him at TfihikiH by the Government until the Crewn grant of the property was given to him. This statement proves to be not in accordance with fact, as the AttorneyGeneral haa had a very satisfactory interview with Rewi, who readily took possession of the house, and appeared thoroughly satisfied with the arrangements which had bjaen. made in the matter. Jt is expected that the new police station on Lambton Quay wjll be ready for occupation early next week. The erection of a kitchen in connection with the' premises will be commenced immediately. Applications for space at the exhibition of local manufactures, arts, &c, in connection with the Horticultural Society's Show, to be held at the Arcade on the 11th arid 12th prox., must be made not later than the sth prox. No charge whatever will be made for space, and the conditions under which exhibits will be received may be obtained from the hon. secretary, Mr. T. W. Kirk. The return cricket match between the D Battery, JJew Zealand Artillery, and the Wellington Guards will take place on the Basin Reserve on Tuesday inert Ii will be remembered that the Artillery were"yietorioua the first time by five wiokets.