October.

1.—Fire at Ross Place, Lawrence. Two lives lost.

5.—Shooting of Syras Halley while attempting to escape from Bell Hill. Shot by Warder Miller while crossing Stuart Street.

Grammar school opened at Oamaru.

13.—Palmerston Weekly Times issued.

15.—Injunction granted against widening Princes Street South.

16.—Purchase of City Gasworks by City Council for £43,500.

28.—Return of Macandrew and party from Wellington after ineffectual opposition to abolition.

Banquet at Sargood and Co.'s new warehouse, High Street.