February.

8.—Large fire in Octagon and Princes Street. Fellenberg's, Fleming's, Royal Oak Hotel, three shops, and eight other buildings destroyed. Total value, £10,000.

10.—Coroner's verdict of wilful murder against Captain Jarvey.

13.—Corner stone laid of All Saints' Church by the Bishop of Christchurch. Curate of parish, Rev. E. Grainger.

22.—Flax in the Exhibition. Description of modes of treatment.