The following Rules, suggested by the Masterton-Mangahao Special Settlement, are printed for the guidance of similar Associations.

1. The Association is founded for the purpose of taking up 10,000 acres in Mangahao Valley under the special-settlement regulations issued by the Government, also to purchase 640 acres from the Government for cash for the purpose of cutting up into town and suburban sections.

2. The name of the settlement shall be the Masterton-Mangahao Special Settlement.

3. There shall be a Committee of Management elected by ballot annually by the Association, consisting of a Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and seven members, five to form a quorum, whose duties shall be to carry out the objects of the Association.

4. The Committee from time to time may levy contributions not exceeding 3d. per acre, to cover working expenses.

5. Sections may be cut up in sizes varying from 50 to 150 acres in extent, according to the requirements of members : Provided that 100 acres is the average area of the one hundred sections.

6. The price to be paid for each allotment shall be at the same rate as that paid by the Association to the Government.

7. Each member shall be entitled to select ¼ acre town and 4 acres suburban at cost price, with cost of survey and street-clearing added.

8. The sections shall be allotted by ballot, each selector to take the number on the plan corresponding to that drawn by him, from No. 1 to No. 100.