January.

4.—Motion by Mr. Vogel carried in Provincial Council affirming desirability of reunion of Southland and Otago.

9.—Annual Education meeting of Dunedin ratepayers. Abolition of education rate.

13.—First meeting Synod of Otago and Southland.

27.—Farewell of Julia Matthews.

Arrival of Lady Don.

30.—First Mayor's Court held by Mr. Mason. Held in stone building in Maclaggan Street, late the Club.