Transcriber's notes: The following is a list of changes made to the original. The first line is the original line, the second the corrected one. collectively acknowledged the superior prestige of an Arika, collectively acknowledged the superior prestige of an Ariki, Hobsons' choice of the capital was strenuously Hobson's choice of the capital was strenuously According to the official "Gazette," only 116 allotmets were sold, According to the official "Gazette," only 116 allotments were sold, that of Auckand for the year ending June 30, 1852, amounting to that of Auckland for the year ending June 30, 1852, amounting to although such a step would have taken place in due cousre. although such a step would have taken place in due course. The Auckland Grammar School, which was a most unpretentions affair, The Auckland Grammar School, which was a most unpretentious affair, Miss Whitelaw retired from the the Head Mistressship in 1910, Miss Whitelaw retired from the Head Mistressship in 1910, End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The City of Auckland, by John Barr