Next, he reports on the state of the Waimate school, which was a topic of lengthy conversation with the Bishop. Under the care of Mr Taylor, Williams writes, the school was likely to die a natural death. Most of the children had been withdrawn due to Taylor's lack of attention. Williams suggests the Society provide a small sum to missionary parents so that they could send their children to where there was an appropriate facility. Other matters, such as the religious college and the placement of missionaries [Messrs Slack, Baker, Chapman] are also discussed.