very good feeling among the people in general
regarding us, and what we represent. And
many are free to admit and comment upon
the great change that the maories in particular
who have embraced the gospel have under-
gone through our teachings and labors.
The Latter Day Saints and their religion seems
to be getting better understood and more
kindly looked upon.

Since first of July, I have visited and
held conferences and other meetings in Wai-
kato, Hauraki, Tarunga, Hawk's Bay, and Wai-
rarapa Districts having good meetings and
in most places made some additions.
July 11^th we had the pleasure of baptizing
one Pepene a great chief of the Ngatimam [Ngati-tama] tribe,
and elder brother of our late respected brother
Reha Aperahamoa in whom we sustained
such a loss. Tis throught this one will come
to the front and contribute largely towards
making up the loss.

We have just closed a nice interesting
and we think profitable conference of the
Manawatu District at Porirua.
I go to hold conference in the Mahia,
Poverty Bay and Waiapu districts.
Ever praying for your enjoyment in

very good feeling among the people in general regarding us, and what we represent. And many are free to admit and comment upon the great change that the maories in particular who have embraced the gospel have undergone through our teachings and labors. The Latter Day Saints and their religion seems to be getting better understood and more kindly looked upon.

Since first of July, I have visited and held conferences and other meetings in Waikato, Hanraki, Tarunga, Hawks' bay, and Wairarapa Districts having good meetings and in most places made some additions.

July 11th we had the pleasure of baptizing one Pepene, a great chief of the Ngati-tama tribe, and elder brother of our late respected brother Reha Aperahamoa in whom we sustained such a loss. Tis thought this one will come to the front and contribute largely towards making up the loss.

We have just closed a nice interesting and we think profitable conference of the Manawatu District at Porirna.

I go to hold conference in the Mahia, Poverty Bay and Waiapu districts.

Ever praying for your enjoyment in