June.

4.—H.M.S. Acheron returned, having completed survey of South Coast.

5.—Testimonial of purse of 80 sovs. presented to Mr. H. B. Graham at a public meeting (Mr. George Lloyd in the chair and Mr. Popplewell vice), in order that he might be induced to reconsider his determination to discontinue publication of the News, and try it for another year.

12.—Public meeting in school-house to protest against sub-treasurer sending the accrued surplus (£900) to Wellington. Committee formed to prepare memorial to Lieut.-Governor on subject.