January.

7.—Presentation of 100 sovs. to Inspector Hickson.

7.—Presentation to Mr. Butts, late Chief Postmaster, Dunedin, on his retirement on a pension.

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11.—Account of search for Quentin M'Kinnon, surveyor and explorer, on Lake Te Anau.

13.—Appearance of "Max O'Rell" (Mr. P. Blouet), lecturer and author.

16.—Death of Mr. R. Cramond, at Riccarton, æt. 76; arrived in Otago in 1848.

18.—Publication of True History of Australian Ballot, by F. R. Chapman.

23.—Arrival of Governor (Lord Glasgow) and Lady Glasgow.

25.—Dedication of Selwyn (Anglican) College by Bishop Nevill, in presence of Lord Glasgow.

Address by Lord Glasgow at anniversary meeting of Burns' Club, Garrison Hall.