January.

12.—First annual show, Matau (Clutha) A. and P. Society.

18.—Completion of Dunedin Coffee Palace.

Meeting of parents convened by Bible-in-Schools Association.

February.

1.—Otago Daily Times reduced to one penny.

2.—At meeting of Dunedin School Committee permission granted to Rev. R. Waddell and Mr. W. Green to use room at William Street and George Street Schools respectively for Bible classes out of school hours.

8.—Agreement published between Mr. D. Proudfoot and North-East Valley Borough Council empowering him to construct tramway.

9.—Seamen's Union and Union S.S. Company agreed upon a modus vivendi, and deputation sent to editor of Otago Daily Times, thanking him for publicity, advocacy, and good advice.

13.—Fire at Hudson's flour mill and factory, Moray Place.

16.—Special meeting of Chamber of Commerce to hear Mr. T. J. Laby, of Victoria, explain the meat freezing process.

25.—Dunedin Cup: Sir Modred, 1; On Dit, 2; Governor, 3.

27.—Meeting of persons interested in export of frozen meat and other produce. Chairman, Mr. Larnach. Committee formed to promote object in view.

28.—Interprovincial Boat Race at Taieri River between Canterbury and Otago. Canterbury won.

March.

15.—Visit of His Excellency Sir Arthur Gordon.

22.—First cylinder lowered of new bridge at Balclutha.

26.—Meeting to form Otago Rugby Football Union.

April.

10.—Celebration of Bishop Moran's silver jubilee.

Opening of "Progressive Lyceum," Odd-fellows' Hall, Rattray Street.

11.—Presentation to Mr. W. Barron, M.H.R., by South Dunedin Borough Council in recognition of obtaining ten new endowments.

12, 18.—Tangi at Moeraki over Matiaha Tiramareku.

18.—Volunteer review at Oamaru. Total strength, 1122.

29.—Wreck of s.s. Tararua at Otatara. Number of lives lost, 131. Saved, crew, 12; passengers, 8.

May.

11.—Meeting of committee of proposed frozen meat and produce company.

20.—Beginning of colonial cement making by Hibberd and Dick, Green Island.

June.

14.—Opening of Industrial Exhibition, Garrison Hall.

16.—Completion of Riverton-Orepuki Railway.

July.

11.—Otago Daily Times further enlarged.

12.—Closing ceremony of Dunedin Industrial Exhibition. Principal speaker, Mr. R. Stout.

16.—Death of Dr. Frederick Hall Richardson, æt. 75.

August.

15.—Capping ceremony, Otago University. Graduates: W. D. Milne, D. M. Stuart, Alex. Montgomery, A. B. Todd, W. M'Lean.

21.—Death of Rev. W. Johnstone, of Port Chalmers, æt. 38.

28.—Consecration of New Jewish Synagogue, Moray Place.

31.—Consecration of Masonic Hall, Moray Place.

September.

10.—Opening of Invercargill Industrial Exhibition.

12.—Dissolution of old and formation of new Dunedin Cricket Club.

18.—Dinner to Mr. James Mills on his departure to Europe.

20.—Opening of Kempthorne and Prosser's chemical works at Kaikorai.

21.—Dunedin City Council finally adopted permanent level of streets.

28.—Public meeting at Athenæum to take steps to erect a statue to Robert Burns. Chairman, Mr. R. Campbell.

October.

1.—Completion of Arrowtown waterworks.

10.—Jury returned verdict for £1000 damages to Liggins, injured by Roslyn Tram accident.

12.—Mr. Massey, Town Clerk, censured for irregularity in cash balance for 1876.

14.—Bush fire at Pine Hill.

15.—Foundation stone laid of Lyceum, Dowling Street. Stone laid by Mr. Logan. Chief speaker, Mr. R. Stout.

25.—Meeting of working men, convened by Trades and Labour Council, to explain the objects of the Institution.

30.—Meeting at Wain's Hotel to promote Dunedin Horticultural Society. President, J. P. Maitland.

First crucible steel made in Colony at Port Chalmers by Messrs. Davidson and Conyers.

November.

7.—First meeting of Port Chalmers Dock Trust at Town Hall, Dunedin.

Wreck of barque England's Glory at Bluff.

11.—Retirement of Mr. W. L. Simpson from the position of Resident Magistrate.

14.—New Balclutha traffic bridge opened by Mr. Macandrew.

Fatal accident to Dr. Burrows. Driving down from Roslyn, horses bolted. Died on 22nd.

22.—Retirement of Mr. W. B. Mackay, and presentation to him. He was Rector of Port Chalmers Grammar School.

23.—Induction of Rev. J. Ryley to pastorate of Port Chalmers.

30.—Dunedin Mayoral election. James Gore, 721; A. H. Ross, 582. Caversham: Bridgeman, 198; Calder, 122. South Dunedin: M'Bride, 220; Maloney, 138. St. Kilda: Clarke, 72; Ings, 66. West Harbour: M'Neil, 79; Wood, 53; Boon, 49. Roslyn: Chisholm, 134; Fountain, 114.

December.

9.—General elections. Dunedin Central: Bracken. South: Fish. East: M. W. Green. West: Dick. Roslyn: Bathgate. Peninsula: Seaton. Other returns for colony published in Otago Daily Times next day.

15.—Opening of Silverstream water race.

16.—Winding up of Tararua Relief Fund.

Total amount raised, £170 13s. 6d.

First Horticultural Show, under newly organised society at Garrison Hall.

27.—Death of Mr. H. S. Chapman, ex-Chancellor of Otago University.

30—Formal opening of Victoria Channel by Mrs. K. Ramsay, wife of Chairman of Harbour Board.