November.

1.—Completion of telephone system in City. Presentation of 100 guineas to Mr. Genever.

2.—Shock of earthquake reported from Palmerston, Cromwell and Arrow.

3.—Fifth Annual Competition N.Z. Rifles Association commenced at Musselburgh. Rifle Champion, Sergeant Kennedy, South District Rifles. Carbine Champion, Lieutenant Gordon, Thames Naval Brigade.

12.—St. Mary's Catholic School and Chapel at Invercargill opened.

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17.—Address of Mr. Macandrew at Port Chalmers, and subsequent presentation to him of gold watch and chain.

Burke's Brewery destroyed by fire.

18.—Meeting of citizens to protest against removal of Mr. Caldwell, governor of gaol.

23.—Fourth Carnival in aid of Benevolent Institution opened at Donald Reid's new building, Vogel Street.

28.—Presentation of medal to Constable Dwyer for bravery at fatal fire in Cumberland Street, in July.

29.—Mayoral Elections. City: J. B. Thomson, 927; A. H. Ross, 405.