day, with his son Basil. He and his delightful and truly interesting family - such are rarely or scarcely ever to be met with in the colonies - and from all of them I received a kind and hearty welcome. Our conversation was principally on the state of the natives with the new fanatic tikanga. Walked about with Mr. Taylor in the garden, and with his children in the afternoon. Saw most of the Putiki natives. Visited Rangitauwai, who I suppose had sent out invitations to the tribes of the interior to come down to Wanganui. Also called at Mr. Bell's farm; had tea there.