Thursday, 21st July, 1881.

The Committee met pursuant to notice.

Present: Mr. Bryce, Mr. Hamlin, Hon. Mr. Rolleston, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Taiaroa, Mr. Tawhai, Major Te Wheoro, Colonel Trimble (at 12 noon).

On the motion of Mr. Taiaroa, Resolved, That Mr. Bryce do take the chair in the absence of Colonel Trimble.

Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.