October.

5 and 6.—Libel action by New Zealand Banking Corporation (Limited) against Otago Daily Times (Messrs. Cutten and Vogel, proprietors). Damages awarded, £500.

10.—Death at George-street of Alois Constantine, Prince de Lubecki, ætat. 64. Polish refugee.

11.—Volunteer meeting at Clutha Ferry, in consequence of militia districts having been proclaimed.

13.—Rush at Blackstone Hill.

15.—First champion ploughing match at Sidey's farm. There were 32 competitors, and the first prize, £30 and a gold medal, was won by W. Paul.

17.—Fire in Dowling Street, near steps. House of Mr. Millar, F.S.A., destroyed. There was destroyed in it a casket presented to Mr. Millar for efforts to preserve life at the wreck of the Sckomberg, near Cape Otway, in 1855.

25.—Bell arrived for St. Joseph's Church. Weighs 15 cwt.; cost £100.

26.—No. 1 Company, Dunedin Rifles, formed. Captain Turton.

27.—Appeal Court sitting. Sir George Alfred Arney, Chief Justice; Justices Johnston, Gresson, Richmond, and Chapman. Cutten and Vogel appealed against decision of Supreme Court. Judgment given November 17 in favour of Banking Corporation of New Zealand.

28.—Prison accommodation being insufficient, hulk Thomas and Henry utilised at Port Chalmers. Mr. Tuckwell, gaoler.

29.—Cavalry troop promoted.

First number Waikouaiti Herald.