A.—3

54

APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL-TEACHER. No. [26. Sib, — Cook Islands Administration, Wellington, 31st May, 1911. Referring to previous correspondence, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. W. C. Smith has been appointed to the position of school-teacher at Niue. Mr. Smith's salary will be £250 per annum, with free residence. The engagement to be subject to three months' notice on either side. The expenses of Mr. Smith and family, who leave by the next trip of the " Kereru " proceeding to Niue, will be paid by the New Zealand Government. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Niue. J. Carroll.

APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. No. 27. Sir, — Cook Islands Administration, Wellington, 7th March, 1911. Referring to previous correspondence, I beg to inform you that Dr. Schumacher has been appointed Medical Officer at Niue, at a salary of £400 per annum. The following are the terms of appointment: The engagement is to be for six months, and thereafter to be subject to three months' notice on either side. Salary, £400 per annum and free residence. Expenses of transit to the island will be defrayed by the Islands Administration. Expenses of return to New Zealand to be paid by the Administration if the engagement is terminated by them; and by Dr. Schumacher if the engagement is terminated by him. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Niue. J. Carroll.

No. 28. Sir, — Cook Islands Administration, Wellington, 26th May, 1911. Referring to previous correspondence, I have the honour to inform you that a grant of £100 per annum will be made towards the expenses of the Medical Officer at Niue out of the amount voted by Parliament for medical expenses in the Islands. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Niue. J. Carroll.

PROHIBITING IMPORTATION OF A CERTAIN EXTRACT OF COD-LIVER OIL. No. 29. Sir, — Cook Islands Administration, Wellington, 25th July, 1911. I have the honour to forward herewith copy of a Warrant under the hand of His Excellency the Governor, prohibiting the importation into the Cook Islands of a medical preparation called or known as " Wampole's Extract of Cod-liver Oil," except under conditions. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Niue. J. Carroll. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given ; printing (1,500 copies, including illustrations), £15.

By Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9ll. Price Is. 3d.