April.

7.—Election of M.H.R. for Dunedin and Suburbs South—W. H. Reynolds, 77; Julius Vogel, 31; W. H. Cutten, 11.

Consecration of St. Paul's Church by Bishop of Christchurch.

Discovery of Haast Pass.

17.—Election of Mr. J. H. Harris, Superintendent, 560; Major Richardson, 432. Presentation of £250 to the unsuccessful candidate, which he devoted to scholarship to High School.

20.—Stern-wheel steamer Tuapeka launched at Port Chalmers.