September.

4.—Dunedin Gaol Commissioners' report published. The report recommended a clean sweep. Mr. Caldwell to be retired on his pension. Medical officer, Dr. Burns, to be dispensed with. Warders Fleming, Watson, and Noonan to be dismissed. All warders who had served more than three years to be removed.

6.—Death of Rev. Lindsay Mackie, pastor of First Church.

10.—New buildings U.S. S. Co., Vogel, Water, and Cumberland Streets.

26.—Formation of amateur athletic club: President, Mr. J. P. Maitland; vice-presidents, Messrs. D. Stronach, L. O. Beale, W. Dymock, H. Rose; hon. sec., S. E. Sleigh.