December.

6.—Completion of series of four important letters on education by Mr. Gillies, which terminate with expression of opinion that no New Zealand born person should be allowed to exercise franchise or enter marriage state unless on production of certificate of educational fitness.

13.—Provincial Council authorised Superintendent (8th) to co-operate with other provinces in securing steam communication with Australia.

Visit of Bishop Selwyn of Melanesia (1st inst). Description of mission work.

26.—First number of Colonist issued.