January.

5.—Judgment given by Judge Williams in Leith Street Congregational Church case.

13.—Proposal of Capt. Cradock to City Council to take over tramways and employ gas motors.

17.—Arrival of Sisters of Mercy (8), and location at South Dunedin.

Informal visit of Governor, Lord Glasgow.

20.—Visit of Lord Brassey, Governor of Victoria, in the yacht Sunbeam.

February.

4.—Sitting of Board of Conciliation re dispute between seamen and U.S. S. Co. and Keith Ramsay.

11.—Board of Conciliation adjusts dispute in furniture trade.

22.—Arrival of Ben Tillet, labour organiser.

25.—Constitution of Grand Lodge of Otago and Southland U.A.O.D.

March.

4 and 5.—Trial and acquittal of John Ryley, charged with fraudulent bankruptcy.

8, 9, 15, and 16.—Examination of Mr. H. Mackenzie, late manager of Colonial Bank.

15.—Meeting to provide memorial to R. L. Stevenson of Samoa.

18.—Meeting at Town Hall to arrange for celebration of Anniversary Day. Dr. Hocken intimated that he would present his unique historical collection to the city on condition that it be suitably housed.

22.—Publication of report of official liquidator of J. G. Ward, Farmers' Association, Invercargill.

Annual Meeting of United Fire Brigades Association at Port Chalmers.

23.—Foundation stone of woollen mill laid at Milton.

28.—Opening of Roman Catholic Church at Owaka.

31.—Completion of new manse at Knox Church.

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