November.

6.—Another large land sale at Gore.

9.—Volunteer review and sham fight at Dunedin. Under arms, 1450. In command, Lieut.-Col. Stavely.

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13. — Dr. Macdonald, Rector of the Boys' High School, formally introduced to pupils.

25. — Meeting of ratepayers, North-East Valley, authorize Council to borrow £5000.

Ministers visited Balclutha to inspect result of floods. Mr. Macandrew (Public Works), Mr. J. T. Fisher (Post and Telegraphs).

27.—City Mayoral Election: H. F. Wa'ter, 854: H. S. Fish, 581. Mornington: D. L. Simpson, 144; L. Barr, 99. South Dunedin: G. Hodges, 105; M. Maloney, 92. St. Kilda: J. P. Jones, 86; M. Mitchell, 14. Maori Hill: R. Church, 66; Peter Pilkington, 21. Lawrence: Harrop, 67; Williams, 62.