a great blow, as he was a great support
in those parts and much respected by many
without, as well as the saints. Another
great chief of the Manauatu district, has also
died recently. He had formerly belonged to the
Church but been excommunicated.

A number of the Elders and many Maoris,
have a burning itch. When nothing else presents
itself they fill in the time scratching. 'Tis very
annoying indeed while it lasts, but wears off
in time. Aside from this the Elders are, I beleive,
in fairly good health. Elder Petersen's removal
to Mahia seems to have improved his health
some.

Since my last writing, a terrible storm
and flood has taken place on parts of the
island, notably Hawkes Bay District, where
some few people lost their lives. And thousands
of cattle and sheep, as also other property
damaged and destroyed. Very many are left
in a state of destitution. Pleased, however, to
note that none of the saints lost their lives
and but few were damaged seriously, as far
as learned.

With earnest prayers for your good, and
well being in your advanced years, even that

a great blow, as he was a great support in those parts and much respected by many without, as well as the saints. Another great chief of the Manauatu district, has also died recently. He had formerly belonged to the church but been excommunicated.

A number of the Elders and many Maoris, have a burning itch. When nothing else presents itself they fill in the time scratching. 'Tis very annoying indeed while it lasts, but wears off in time. Aside from this the Elders are, I beleive, in fairly good health. Elder Petersen's removal to Mahia seems to have improved his health some.

Since my last writing, a terrible storm and flood has taken place on parts of the island, notably Hawkes Bay District, where some few people lost their lives. And thousands of cattle and sheep, as also other property damaged and destroyed. Very many are left in a state of destitution. Pleased, however, to note that none of the saints lost their lives and but few were damaged seriously, as far as learned.

With earnest prayers for your good, and well being in your advanced years, even that