March.

3.—Second child born in Dunedin (the daughter of Mr. Kettle, and afterwards Mrs. Macassey).

May.

14.—Arrangements completed between the New Zealand Company and the Lay Association. These were afterwards known as the of "Terms Purchase."

June.

30.—Surveys completed about this time.

August.

10.—Public meeting in connection with the Otago immigration movement held in the Trades Hall, Glasgow, Right Hon. Fox Maule in the chair. On this occasion Mr. John McGlashan was appointed secretary of the Edinburgh Committee, and Dr. Alvcom secretary of the Glasgow Committee.

September.

22.—New Zealand Company advertised for tenders for two ships to carry first body of emigrants—one to sail from London, the other from Glasgow.

November.

10.—First ballot took place at New Zealand House, in London, for order of choice of land.

23.—The barque Philip Laing, with 247 emigrants on board, sailed from Greenock. Owing to violent gales she was obliged to shelter in Milford Haven, whence she finally sailed on December 20th. Commander was Captain Elles; surgeon superintendent, Dr. Robert Ramsay. Rev. Thomas Burns on board.

24.—The ship John Wickliffe, with 97 emigrants on board, sailed from Gravesend. Owing to violent gales did not get finally away (Portsmouth) until December 24th. Commander was Captain Daly; surgeon superintendent, Dr. Henry Manning. Captain Cargill was on board.