August.

16.—Confession at Nelson of Sullivan and Burgess, highwaymen and murderers.

18.—Tender of Mr. Murray (£13,580 6s. 8d.) accepted by Government for building bridge over Clutha.

22.—Cook Strait telegraphic cable successfully laid after two attempts.

28.—First cable message from Wellington to Dunedin.

31.—Death at Port Chalmers of Rev. J. F. Riemenschneider, Maori missionary.