Having served in the subordinate capacity, Mr Logan thought of striking out as telegraphic constructor on his own account. Poles liad been erected from Dunedin, via Tuapeka, the Knobby ranges, Dunstan, Kawarau, to Queenstown. In May, 1865, many of these poles were found absolutely worthless. Mr Logan took the contract for their replacement, and por tions of his workmanship on that occasion stand good to the present day. In September, 1865, communication was established with Queenstown, and on the 25th of that month Mr Logan was ap pointed Inspector of Telegraphy, under the Provincial Government. That appointment held good to 1869, when the telegraphic system of the Colony was taken over by the General Government. Under tlie new ad ministration he was appointed inspector for Otago, which was practically retaining him in the position he held. That appointment terminates with 'his . assumption of the duties of his new office.
THE STABBING AFFRAY.
