August.

14.—Temperance Hall, Moray Place, opened.

19.—First steam engine constructed at Invercargill by Mr. Hay.

20.—Hillside patent brick factory established.

24.—Fire at Guthrie & Larnach's; burning of Spanish Restaurant.

25.—Prospectus of Southern Hotel Co. (Grand Hotel).

31.—Savings Bank removed to High Street.