Messrs. Bryant and Nicholson, who had the special train to Putaruru, expressed to me their satisfaction and pleasure at the manner in which the Department-and you, Sir, especially-had arranged for the comfort of the families and care taken of the stock on the way up. Mr. Bryant wished me to tell you the actual travelling was accomplished without a hitch, and asked me to express to you their thanks for the care and time taken by you over this journey and also the attention shown them by the others all along the route.