January.

15.—First number Otago and Southland Mining Journal.

17.—Presbyterian Synod decided, by 25 to 13, to sanction introduction of hymns to public worship.

26.—Agreement signed between Mr. Proudfoot and Provincial Government for construction of Port Chalmers Railway.

February.

4.—Arrival of Warrior Queen, with second shipment of birds, hares, &c.

9.—Road from Wakatipu to Lake McKerrow proved practicable.

12.—Arrival of Mr. D. Hutton, drawing master, per Christian M'Ausland, with material for School of Art.

Opening of St. Andrew's Church, Walker Street.

24.—Intimation given from Bruce Herald of appointment of Dr. Moran, of Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, as Catholic Bishop of Dunedin.

March.

9.—Post office business transferred to Government buildings, Princes Street.

22.—Licensing and call to Tokomairiro of Rev. James Chisholm.

27.—First 'Frisco mail started from Dunedin.

April.

9.—Presbyterian Church opened at Queenstown by Rev. D. Ross.

27.—Mr. I. N. Watt appointed a Resident Magistrate for Dunedin, Oamaru and Clutha.

May.

7.—Endowment set apart by Provincial Council for hospitals in Otago. Also endowment for High and Grammar Schools.

9.—Opening of Athenæum building, Octagon, by Hon. W. Fox, Premier.

13.—Provincial Council agreed unanimously to adopt the ballot at elections.

17.—Formation of Steam Navigation Company to purchase the assets of the N.Z S. N. Company, estimated at £19,000, besides the s.s. Taranaki.

21.—Severe floods.

June.

3.—Complimentary dinner to Mr. Justice Ward prior to his departure to occupy District Judgeship at West Coast.

6.—Mr. Justice Chapman took his seat.

27.—Evidence taken by select committee of Provincial Council to inquire into matter of the unemployed.

July.

22.—Election of Mayor of Dunedin: Fish, 789; Griffen, 724; Millar (retired), 54; W. H. Reynolds (retired), 28.

August.

2.—Robbery of gold and money from gaol at Clyde. Value of treasure stolen, £12,448 18s.

31.—Smart shock of earthquake.

September.

10.—Presentation to Mr. Sise, mayor, of cradle and service of plate.

14.—Opening of Otago Labour Exchange under Mr. Colin Allan.

29.—Completion of railway, Invercargill to Winton.

October.

6.—Reunion of Otago and Southland.

13.—First Parade of Cadet Companies.

18.—Mrs. Burn appointed Lady Principal, Girls' High School.

31.—Mr. G. S. Sale, M.A., appointed Professor of Classics at the University of Otago. Mr. John Shand, M.A., appointed to the Chair of Mathematics.

November.

1.—Fire in J. W. Jago's store, Stuart Street, opposite gaol. Damage about £5000. Woman burned, and afterwards died.

Further correspondence between Chief Justice Arney and Mr. Justice Ward.

30.—City Council issued bonds for £10,000, redeemable 1900, at 7 per cent.

December.

9.—Hon. Mr. Vogel (Colonial Treasurer) addressed an extremely boisterous and crowded meeting at Princess Theatre, on his Public Works and Immigration proposals. (14) Second Meeting in open air at Provincial Buildings. Proposals not approved.

31.—Port Chalmers Independent (issued weekly) projected.