May.

First number Evening Star issued.

2.—Wreck of cutter Fly at Riverton. Loss of Captain Aldred and a Maori. Subsequent drowning of three Maoris.

Benefit to Mr. Vogel, author of dramatic version of "Lady Audley's Secret," played at Princess.

9.—Decision of inquiry into accident at the Heads. Captain implicated and fined £50.

24.—Queen's Birthday rejoicings. Christening of firebell and opening of new bell-tower on Bell Hill. Salute fired by police with rusty piece of ordnance.