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Mr. Thomson's motion, of which he gave notice at the previous meeting, and also the examination of Mr. G. W. Pogson, were postponed till the next meeting, at 11 o'clock on Monday, the 23rd July, 1883. The meeting then adjourned till Monday, the 23rd July, at 11 a.m,

Monday, 23ed July, 1883. Present: Mr Pyke (Chairman), Mr. Fulton, Major Harris, Mr. McMillan, Mr. W. Thomson, Mr. W. White. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The meeting then adjourned till Tesday, the 24th July, at 10 a.m,

Tuesday, 24th July, 1883. The Committee met pursuant to notice. Present: Mr. Pyke (Chairman), Mr. J. Buchanan, Mr. Fulton, Major Harris, Mr. J. McKenzie, Mr. McMillan, Hon. Mr. Eolleston, Mr. J. W. Thomson Mr. W. White. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr. Pogson attended. On the motion of the Hon. Mr. Eolleston, Besolved, That the witness be examined on oath. Mr. Pogson was accordingly examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) On the motion of the Hon. Mr. Eolleston, Besolved, That Mr. Pogson be requested by the Chairman to send for agreement in re certain Silver Peak selectors. On the motion of Mr. J. W. Thomson, Besolved, That the Chairman be requested to summon Thomas Johnston and Daniel McEwen Fisher, of Strath-Taieri, as witnesses; also two witnesses from Silver Peak District, to be selected by the Chairman. The Committee then adjourned till Wednesday, the 25th July, at 10 a.m,

Wednesday, 25th July, 1883. The Committee met pursuant to notice. Present: Mr. Pyke (Chairman), Mr. Fulton, Major Harris, Mr. J. McKenzie, Mr. McMillan, Hon. Mr. Eolleston, Mr. J. W. Thomson, Mr. W. WEite. The minutes olthe previous meeting were read and confirmed. G. W. Pogson, Esq., attended, and was further examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) On the motion of Mr. J. W. Thomson, Besolved, That the Chairman be requested to obtain an extension of time for making the report for one month. The Committee then adjourned till called by the Chairman.

Feiday, 27th July, 1883. The Committee met pursuant to notice. Present: Mr. Pyke (Chairman), Mr. J. Buchanan, Major Harris, Mr. J. McKenzie, Mr, McMillan, Mr. Stevens, Mr. J. W. Thomson, Mr. W. White. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr. Pogson attended, and was further examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) Mr. Pogson produced document in re Silver Peak settlers, which was read to the Committee. (Vide Appendix A.) A letter was received and read by the Chairman from Mr. McKerrow, regarding the omission of brands on stock. A letter was received and read by the Chairman from the Minister of Crown Lands, concerning the petition of William Lindsay and others, No. 385, of 1882. (Vide Appendix E.) On the motion of Mr. J. McKenzie, Besolved, That Messrs. Harry N. Hertslet, of Waikouaiti, and Eobert Borthwick, of Silver Peak, be summoned to attend as witnesses for giving evidence. The Chairman stated that he had obtained an extension of time for making the report for another month. The Committee then adjourned till called by the Chairman.

Tuesday, 7th August, 1883. The Committee met pursuant to notice. Present : Mr. Pyke (Chairman), Mr. J. Buchanan, Mr. Fulton, Major Harris, Mr. J. McKenzie, Hon. Mr. Eolleston, Mr. Stevens, Mr. J. W. Thomson, Mr. W. White. The minutes- of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. E. B. Cargill, Esq. attended, and was examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) Thomas Johnston attended, and was examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) Daniel McEwen Fisher attended, and was examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) William Wilson Francis attended, and was examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) William Higgins attended, and was examined on oath. (Vide Evidence.) The witnesses were instructed to attend again at 11 the following morning. The Committee then adjourned till to-morrow, Wednesday, the Bth August, at 11 a.m.