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sumable stores, small plant, and hand-tools that can be utilised on the works are to be handed over to the contractor, a list of them being attached to the specification. The present dangerous practice of carrying passengers by the stone-trains is to be at once discontinued. The Harbour Board office is to be taken over and used by the Public Works Department. In conclusion, I beg to impress on you the necessity for strict economy in administering the affairs of the Harbour Board; at the same time every effort is to be made to carry out the works expeditiously. I have, &c, F. W. Martin, Esq., C.E., W. N. Blaib. Chairman, Westport Harbour Board, and Government District Engineer. No. 4. The Chief Postmaster, Westport, to the Assistant-Secretary, Marine Department. Sir,— Chief Post Office, Westport, 21st February, 1889. With reference to your letter, M. 88/1378, of the 12th June, 1888, I now beg to tender my resignation as a member of the Westport Harbour Board. I regret having to take this step, but the business is conducted in such a peculiar manner that 1 cannot with honour to myself remain a member of the Board. I have, Ac, li. Tait, Chief Postmaster. The Assistant Secretary, Marine Department, Wellington. No. 5. The Assistant Secretary, Marine Department, to the Chief Postmaster, Westport. Sir, — Marine Department, Wellington, Ist March, 1889. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 21st ultimo, in which you tender your resignation as a member of the Westport Harbour Board; and, in reply, I have been directed by the Minister having charge of this department to point out that section 38 of "The Harbours Act, 1878," requires that a member resigning his seat should send his resignation to the Chairman of the Board. I have, &c, Lewis H. B. Wilson, Robert Tait, Chief Postmaster, Westport. Assistant Secretary.