December.

2.—Visit of H.M.S. Dido.

7.—Arrival of Christian M' Ausland and Palmerston with scarlatina on board and typhoid.

12.—First Diocesan Synod under Bishop Nevill.

21.—Coach accident at Look-out Point. Rev. Mr. Williams fatally injured.

23.—Farewell visit of Sir George and Lady Bowen per Luna.

27.—First show of Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association.