January.

Otago almanac published by Mr. Lamber, of the Colonist.

23.—Gas made from tallow used in Royal Hotel; proprietor, Mr. Geo. Duncan.

30.—Report by Mr. J. T. Thomson on northern and interior parts of province.

February.

20.—Public examination pupils High School.

March.

13.—Mr. Garvie brought gold obtained in neighbourhood of Dunstan ranges.

27.—Sitting of Supreme Court (24th) before Mr. Justice Gresson, who rode overland from Christchurch.

31.—Old Cemetery closed.

April.

1.—New Southern Cemetery opened.

May.

8.—Statistics of Province published, also land regulations in full.

29.—Ship Strathallan, first direct ship from Otago to London (25th), with 800 bales wool, valued at £19,010 13s.

June.

12.—Public meeting to draw up memorial against separation of Southland.

17.—Ship Strathfieldsaye sailed for Melbourne. First large ship direct with produce.

July.

3.—Induction of Rev. Wm. Johnstone as minister of Port Chalmers and the North (23rd ult.). First formal induction in Otago.

31.—Lecture by Mr. J. T. Thomson on the resources of the province.

August.

21.—Ordination of Rev. John M'Nicol, and induction at Taieri Ferry (19th) to Waihola charge.

28.—Arrival of Queen, first steam vessel, at Dunedin, from Melbourne via Wellington and Canterbury. Salute to her of 20 guns.

October.

9.—Public dinner (6th) to Mr. Adam, immigration agent, returned from Britain.

General Road Board asked for vote of £32,000 for roads.

23.—Molyneux coal successfully tried by Capt. John McLean, s.s. White Swan.

November.

6.—Farewell address to Rev. J. A. Fenton, with Bible. Mr. Fenton retired because of ill-health.

Provincial Council voted subsidy of £4000 a year for two years to steamer Queen, to run to Melbourne via Invercargill.

December.

18—Six persons drowned on New River bar while proceeding to Ruapuke to a marriage.

25.—New Episcopal Church opened at Waikouaiti (19th).