October.

1.—News received of wreck of Derry Castle on Enderby Island, with loss of 15 lives.

14.—Presentation of address to Sir Robert Stout, condoling with him on his defeat for Dunedin East, and asking him whether he would allow himself to be nominated. He replied that he did not at present intend to re-enter politics.

26.—Presentation of addresses and cheque for £1140 to Bishop Moran by the Catholics of Dunedin and other centres.