April.

1.—Retirement of Mr. Justice Chapman (at the same time also retired Chief Justice Arney and Mr. Justice Gresson).

5.—Death of Judge Wilson Gray.

Launch of stern-wheel steamer Balclutha at Balclutha.

14.—Harbour Board Offices occupied.

20.—Arrival Timaru at Bluff with salmon ova.

24.—First sitting of Judge Harvey at Lawrence.