December.

2.—Mayoral Election: W. Dawson, 862; R. A. Leary, 726.

6.—Wreck of cutter Bessy at Catlin's; loss of eleven lives—Captain Hayward, Frank Hayward (his son), and W. Wilson, &c.

31.—Presentation to Dr. Roberts, retiring house surgeon, Dunedin Hospital, by members of the staff.