It has, however, been from time to time encroached upon by agricultural leases granted on the recommendation of the Main; Surveyor. The reserve in question in cluded within its boundaries a considerable extent of land which has been since proved to contain little or no pold. tXo. 2. I have no immediate reference tn the records of the Offico at Arrow, but there could be no doubt that Kerin is in legal occupation of the land under lease. "So. 8. On the occasion referred to, and at other times. I hare, as Warden, when in charge of the Ar row district, stated that nothing should induce me to recommend the tale of this hind, as 1 considered it highly auriferous. I also stated that no other leases would be granted on the Flat— adjacent workings having shown tbat it was highly auriferous. No. 4. There can bo no doubt as. to the auriferous nature of the land held by Kerin, and that it is poy tblv m. No. 5. The land is so situated that in the event of the whole flat being worked— which is extremely pro bable—it will become a net-work of water-rxcea. I think, however, that the number of acres said to be commanded by It c mrot be so largo as represented. I have already expressed my opinion that it would oe very injudicious to alienate the land by sale or any future, lease. The application -was refused. LEOAL ADVICE WANTED. The Chief Commissioner asked instruction, from the Board whether he should register a transfer on the duplicate original of the lease of a run, in the office, or whether the Board could call upon the lessee or mortgagee, to pro duce the lease for registration, said lease being in possession of the mortgagee. He was referred for advice to the Provincial Solicitor. HEBIOT HONDHED LAND 3. Mr John Graham, Secretary to the Tapanui Progress Committee, requested that the sale of land in the Heriot Hundred should take place fit Tapanui It was resolved that he be in formed the sale would take place at Tapanui. VILLAGE BE3EBVE, WAKATIP. — APPLICATION TO OCCUPY. Mr John H. Miller applied to occupy, under the 161 st clause, the south-west four acres of reserve for village in block VI., Wakatip district, for garden purposes. The matter was referred to the District Land Officer, for his advice. 