September.

2.—General Election of three members of House of Representatives for City of Dunedin: Dick, 1140; Oliver, 1044; Stewart, 989; Macassey, 744; Reeves, 676; Bracken, 477.

Completion of Marshall & Copland's brewery, Cumberland Street.

5.—Election of Mr. Macandrew (363) for Port Chalmers; Mr. J. Green, 267. Roslyn: Driver, 553; Barr, 344; Hogg, 11.

8.—Serious fire at Ross's building, Octagon. 12 lives lost & 4 persons injured.

18.—Coroner's jury after lengthened inquiry returned verdict that the Octagon fire was wilfully caused by William Waters, tenant of the café where the fire originated.

Special meeting of the City Council to receive deputation representing 254 unemployed.