December.

1.—Mayoral elections: C. Hayes, 938; H. S. Fish, 753; C. R. Chapman.

5.—Death of Captain F. W. Mackenzie, Glenkenich, near Tapanui, æt. 64.

7.—Registration of J. G. Ward's Farmers' Association, Invercargill.

8.—Native meeting at Otakau (Otago Heads) to confer with Native Minister, Hon. A. J. Cadman, regarding Native grievances.