October 8- One of the Ngatihaua chiefs, Te Kerehama (Graham), was on the point of leading some diggers from Waikato, to prospect on his and his tribe's land, above Te Aroha, but was per suaded not to do so at present by some of his tribe. It is a pity that the Government do not finish the purchase of that snail block of some 4,000 acres of land. This small block is situated on the southern side of the Aroha mountain, and is bounded on the west by the Thames river, and on the east it abuts on the Katikati boundary lino, at th& fnp of the main range of mountains. When this small block is opened to Europeans, there is little doubt but that those prospecting there will some of them be well rewarded for their trouble. This can be seen at a glance by anyone acquainted with gold- digging, for the main wash from the steep side of the Aroha falls that way ; besides, the main chain being both high and steep in that locality, would tend to precipitate any aurife rous deposits to the flats beneath. This block abounds with some valuable kauri timber. This is the southernmost boundary of the very useful kauri tree, that tropical and noble pine not being able to endure the cold of a more southern climate. Many of the natives at Ohinemuri are pro ceeding to a crying feast over a Ngatiporou, who di«d lately at Matahaura.
FLAX-HACKLE LOAN SOCIETY.
