ROTORUA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6148, 1 August 1881, Page 6

ROTORUA.

[FROM OC~R OWN CORRESPONDENT."! July 27. Thirty of the principal chiefs met in the large ball room, Lake House, last evening. Mr. Graham addressed them, and explained several matters, and informed them of the likelihood of the Princes coming here. The chiefs agreed to form a reception committee and raise subscriptions in order to give them a good reception. They propose giving a ball and a haka, and, if they get assistance sufficient, a canoe race. A number of loyal speeches were made, and Mr. Graham was asked to arrange all matters in connection with the reception. The ball-room is being fitted up, and each one will do his best to give the young Princes a hearty reception. The chief Petera closed the meeting by saying that Mr. Graham is the only European who brought us face to face with the Europeans, and we should endeavour to keep him amongst us. He was promised the Koutu and the Keiwaha when he first came, three years ago. Let the boundaries then given be still kept sacred for Mr. Graham. July 28.

A meeting of chiefs took place in the house named Tama te Kaupa to-day, and gave a written decision about the troubles brought on by Mrs. Robertson, and confirmed their previous decision, that Tawahinga wa3 to blame, by allowing himself to be influenced by the advice of Mrs. Robertson. Afterwards a meeting of the Ngatiwhakaue tribe met to consider Sir. Robert Graham's position at 'Rotorna. After several complimentary speeches in favour of Mr. Graham, they are now considering what steps should be taken to carry out their promise, given in writing, to Mr. Graham. They have agreed to the survey, and the land going through the Court.

July 29. The young native people practised dancing in the ball-room last night. About forty of them went through the dances in good style. The baths at Lake House are in good working order.