To Let.

The Trustees for Religious and Educational Associations, have still to let several town allotments, both in Dunedin and Port Chalmers; also, a large number of suburban and rural allotments. Apply, Dunedin.

The exact name of the settlement and its correct spelling were definitely determined as follows:—

The necessity for this official announcement arose from I the fact that some contumacious individuals were wont to I spell and pronounce it "Otakou," a Maori word, having a meaning which the other had not, being either a corruption or invention, and Otakou being the name of the district at the Heads containing the Kaik, and which was not within the boundaries of the settlement, and the dual title might cause great confusion and lead to expensive proceedings. Otakou means: "Ota," green or uncooked, and "kou," good.

W. H. Cutten, storekeeper and agent, in addition to his trade, was the first to ascend the rostrum and wield the auctioneer's hammer, his mart being on the beach, near where the S.M. Courts are at present held. He was also prepared to contract for the landing of cattle and sheep of first-rate breeds, at moderate prices, acting on behalf of G. McClyment a well-known importer of live stock. Mr Cutten was also appointed Immigration Agent for the settlement, and the barracks placed under his exclusive charge and control.

Another aspirant not for fame but fortune, was James Brown, draper, corner of Princes and Stafford streets (opposite the Manse), where every article legitimate to the trade, from a button or a stay lace, on to a night-cap and bedding, culminating in silk dresses, mantles, and headgear, which only ladies can appreciate.

Like brither Scots, he kent what he was aboot; got appointed postmaster, which "brocht grist to his mill."

The only business not specially represented appears to have been ironmongery, which was mixed up with groceries and soft goods as an assortment.

The publicans—sinners though they are said to be—were, and always will be, conspicuous. They did not, as a rule, adopt the high phrase, "hotelkeeper," but were content with the minor one used by the Apostle Paul in his travels, as the "Inn, or Three Taverns," where he was hospitably received and entertained—not prohibited. The Royal Hotel, Princes street, was run by Alexander M'Donald, familiarly known as "Surely, Surely"; and the Commereral Inn, High street, by S. G. Watson, unfortunately drowned in the Harbour, with others, in a boat accident. "Doon the watter," Alexander M'Kay kept the Port Chalmers Inn, and the Thistle Inn was kept by James Anderson.

Leaving commercial interests and taking a social view we find announced an