December.

9.—Death of Mr. George Hepburn, æt. 81.

11.—Conference of Delegates from City and Suburban Councils decided to recommend to respective Councils general scheme of drainage.

13.—Presentation of clock and diamond ring to Captain Smith by naval engineers and board.

18.—Severe shock of earthquake at 12.45 p.m.

26.—Rescue by Colonial Government s.s. Stella of second mate and five men castaway at Campbell Island from American sealing schooner Sarah W. Hunt.