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Some little time ago I received a letter from Mrs. Fulton asking me to allow the children to go home to see their mother, who was dying. I permitted J to take them away, on the distinct understanding that they should be returned. He now applies to have the whole of them licensed to him. lam pleased to say that I have plenty of accommodation ; and if you consider that J is not a fit person to take charge of his family, I will correspond with the Superintendent of Police, and have the children brought back. I have, &c, E. TITCHENTEB, James Fulton, Esq., E.M., West Taieri. Master.

F. Sib,— Outram, 17th July, 1878. During my absence in the North I find that the circumstances connected with the family of the J s under your care have altered, owing to the death of the mother. As I understand your institution is crowded, might I suggest for the consideration of the Inspector the propriety of letting out the children to the father on trial for a period of, say, six months. He professes a desire to have charge of them, and, as he has given up the business of a carrier, he may be able to exercise reasonable supervision. You may remember that it was owing to the mother's drunken and immoral habits, and the lather's continued absence from home, that the children were committed to the Industrial School. I have, &c, The Master, Industrial School, Caversham. James Fulton.

G-. Sie— Outram, 23rd July, 1878. In reply to yours of the 15th instant relative to J 's character, it is probable that a recent letter of mine will have answered your queries. I may say that, in my opinion, it would be a very reasonable thing to let J have his children on trial, as I previously suggested. His character would not have justified me in sending his children to the Industrial School. I have, &c, The Master, Industrial School, Caversham. James Fulton.

By Authority: Guobq-e Didsbuby, G-OTernment Printer, 'Wellington. —1880. Price, 6a.]