This closed Mr Macrae's cross-exauiina tion of Dr. Purchas.
Mr Fenton then questioned the witness regarding the writing of the original memo, to the Board and the reasons which actuated him in writing it.
Dr. Purchas said that it was a private communication, and he did not anticipate that it would crop up publicly; otherwise it would have been differently worded.
To Mr Peacock : The principal, but not the only foundation for the complaint ot "want of accord," was the statement, to him of Mr Tomlinson.
Mr Peacock suggested that the Head master should be relieved of bis school duties while the inquiry was proceeding, in order that he might give hia undisturbed attention to it. If Mr Macrae's consent were gained this relief could bo offered him.
The offer was then made to Mr Macrae, and he readily accepted it so far as he could arrange to avail himself of it. He eaid that he could not conscientiously absent himself entirely, but so far as he could he would take advantage ot the permission to do so.
As there were no other witnesses in atteu dance, the enquiry was adjourned till this afternoon, when Mr 11. H. Lusk will be cross-examined.
MINING NEWS.
(FROM SATURDAY'S " COROMANDEL MAIL.")

Pride of Tokatea Tribute.—ln last issue Aye gave the expected result of the crushing of 14 tons of general stuff (Hen derson anil McDonald's tribute) as about 40oz. We are glad to learn that it yielded Sooz. 7dwt. retorted gold. At the time of our visit to the battery the amalgam was being gathered up, so that we could only give an approximate estimate of the yield.
