Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand
May
May.
1.—Inaugural University Address, by Professor Scott, in Old Knox Church.
4.—Railway opened to Waikouaiti.
5.—Fire at Kerr's Hotel, Kingston, Three men burnt.
12.—Dedication of Church of St. Mary of the Sea, Port Chalmers, by Bishop Moran.
Fatal fire at Dunn's, Newmarket Hotel, Balclutha. One man burnt.
13.—Heavy gales and rains in the South and Central Otago.
20.—At Dr. Somerville's meeting, £1133 collected on behalf of Y.M.C.A. Building Fund.
21.—Fatal coach accident at Horse Range. Mr. Nichol of Dalgety, Nichols & Co., killed.
24.—Foundation stone laid of new Town Hall, Octagon, by Mayor R. H. Leary.