June.

3.—Leader in Times on geological report by Dr. Hector, chiefly on Lake Wakatipu, and on Clutha coal deposits.

9.—Mr. J. G. S. Grant, who headed a deputation of working men to the Provincial Council, arrested by order of the Speaker. He afterwards apologized and was liberated.

11.—Inquiry into wreck of Scotia at the Bluff, on June 2. Master censured.

Southland's financial position fully explained.

20.—First number Timaru Herald.

24.—Mr. Ryley appointed missionary for Hampden and Otepopo.