October.

4.—Arrival of Strathmore, 450 tons, J. Mann, from London, with 184 passengers, including Major Richardson, Dr. Hulme, Mr. Livingstone (Rector of Academy, appointed in Scotland), wife and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hislop and family, and many others.

13.—Education Board (Oct. 2) decided to levy education tax of 10s. on every male above 21.

25.—Formation of Flockowners' Association (Oct. 13).