July.

12.—Verdict of wilful murder at inquest on Sarah Beattie, or Adams, by some person unknown on June 7th.

13.—Gas Committee of City Council recommended dismissal of Mr. Genever, gas engineer. Council accepted recommendation.

Meeting for formation of Society for Prevention of Cruelly to Animals. Office bearers: President, Mr. Justice Williams; Vice-Presidents, Hon. T. Dick and Mr. E. B. Cargill; Hon. Sec., Mr. E. E. C. Quick.

News to hand of arrival in London of first shipment of 5000 frozen sheep per ship Dunedin, after 98 days' voyage.

26. —Report published of Commission of inquiry into working of Benevolent Institution exonerating Mr. Quin of charges brought against him.

30.—Heavy floods in Otago.