July.

3.—Public meeting to urge on Government completion of main line — Invercargill to Christchurch.

10.—Mayor authorised to sign contract with Mr. Proudfoot for construction of tramways.

20.—Mass meeting in Temperance Hall to protest against importation of manufactured iron goods.

Presentation £1500 as a testimonial to Mr. James Macandrew.

22.—Mayoral election—City: Leary, 690; Woodland, 607; Isaac, 204. Port Chalmers: M'Kinnon, 111; Innes, 94; Murray, 78; Graham, 10. Green Island: Samson, 23; Eagarty, 20. Balclutha: J. M'Neill. Milton; Dyer. Invercargill: Hatch, Riverton: D. Murchie. Queenstown: Warner.