January.

1.—Opening of Port Chalmers railway by Sir George Bowen.

4.—Induction of Rev. R. L. Stanford to All Saints' Church.

6.—Attempted assassination of Detective Farrell. Arrest of ex-sergeant Ryan.

15.—Mr. C. W. Ireland appointed judge's associate, vice Mr. H. C. Brewer, admitted to the bar. Presentation to Rev. Mr. Granger, late of All Saints', on leaving the colony.

23.—Parish of South Dunedin (Anglican) formed. Vicar, Rev. E. G. Penny. Liberation of last five Maori prisoners.