April.

1.—Grand Jury returned "No Bill" against Mrs. de Costa, charged with child murder.

5.—Sir John Coode inspected Bluff and New River Harbours.

Meeting at Douglas Hotel to organise expedition to New Guinea.

10.—Election of Education Boards under new Act.

12.—Election of M.H.R. for Port Chalmers to fill vacancy caused by retirement of Mr. W. H. Reynolds. Mr. J. Green, 269; Mr. Dench, 179.

15.—Colonial Bank entered upon its new premises, Old University Buildings.

Erection of Wain's Hotel commenced.

22.—Dedication of Oddfellows' Hall, Rattray Street.

23, 24, 25.—Inauguration of Educational Institute of Otago. Address by Professor Shand. President, Mr. Stout.

30.—Opening of Linden Wesleyan Church.