August.

1.—Walking contest, Bowen v. Scott, 12 hours at Garrison Hall. Won by Scott with 67 miles and 3 laps. Bowen retired at 9 hours with 51 miles and 9 laps.

2.—Conversion of old Queen's Theatre from Salvation Army barracks to auction rooms of Lorie & Co.

4.—Institution of Arbor Day.

16.—Death of Judge Broad at Nelson.

25.—Opening of departmental inquiry into allegations made by ex-inmates against management of Industrial School, Caversham.

26.—Publication of report by Mr. C. Napier Bell on entrance at Otago Heads.

29.—Annual Municipal elections. City of Dunedin: unopposed return of Mr. H. S. Fish (South), John Barron (High), John Carroll (Bell), W. Swan (Leith).