Wednesday: 9th:- Greatly fagged, turned out about 9. It blew a tremendous gale from W.S.W., a perfect hurricane in the squalls, and, by Noon, the wind moderated, and the rain fell fast. Went to Macky’s sale, but bought nothing. Dropped in at Woodhouse and Buck.m and bought a dozen of port and sherry. Called and saw Wilson. No more proofs for Messenger. Raining nicely. Went to the Masonic, and spent an hour or so looking on at the Pool players. Down in the Evening to /Fletcher’s after a short sitting the Theatre to Foley’s Benefit – a crowded house. Turned in at 11.

Thursday: 10th:- Fine morning. Went to Council. Short sitting. Looked in at the Band. The last performance for the season. Dropped in at the Masonic. Moir and Black beat King and I one American game. Down in the Evening to Fletcher’s, and lost 4/- at Brag. Home hungry.

Friday: 11th:- Over and got a Cross; and learnt from Wilson that Smallfield was confined. Williamson called whilst we were at Breaf.t and showed us the Rules of an Infidel Sect established in Auckland. He and I went and saw Smallfield who was better. Went to Meeting of Harbour Committee. Home, dined, and away to Provincial Council till 7. Home; wrote a leader of 13 slips on Steam Communication; and a Summary of 12 slips of the last three days doings in Council. Reading, revising, and correcting Shipping and Commercial till 2 A.M.

Saturday: 12th:- Up between 8 and 9. Down to the Harb. Com.tee. No meeting. Getting ready for Ben Burb. Down to the Mill by 1. Waited some time for Williamson, who lost his passage. Carried Kitty and Nip Carter over. Had dinner, and brought Tommy Horne back, reaching Ben Burb again about half an hour after dusk. Had a rubber. Wonga in from the Bay.