May.

2.—Cromwell incorporated as a town.

7.—Opening of Presbyterian Church at Otepopo.

10.—Mr. G. E. Barton charged with perjury. Dismissed.

17.—Rifle match between Dunedin Artillery and St. Kilda (Victoria) Artillery. Dunedin, 421; St. Kilda, 329.

18.—New building—Bank N.S.W., Princes Street—completed.

21.—First number Tuapeka Press.