July.

5.—Foundation of New Zealand Institute. Meeting in long room of Athenæum; Mr. Justice Johnston in the chair.

22.—Erection of distillery in Cumberland Street by Messrs. C. R. Howden and Co.

Election of Mayor of Dunedin. Birch, 568; Fish, 514; Dods, 74; Millar, 38.

26.—Plan of Athenæum in Octagon prepared by Mr. D. Ross.

27.—Presentation to Mr. Fish (Mr. J. Bathgate, chairman).