Mr Wilson was called upon to make a few remarks, and after speaking as to the difficulties in construction, expressed a be lief that the line would pay satisfactorily when completed. He gave three and a. half years as the time that would probably be required. In silence the few shareholders trooped out, after according the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.
The Native Land Court which is at pre sent sitting at Wanganui, Judges O’Brien and Von Stunner presiding, is determining re-hearings only. The Judges have al ready been occupied a fortnight, and it is expected that a similar period will elapse before their labours are completed. At tho outset the list comprised sixteen cases, and some of the most important native blocks of land inffind of Wanganui are involved. None of the causes have been determined so far with the exception of a few decisions given on some minor applications,

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