ROAD BOARD AMENITIES.

Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 1936, 20 July 1869, Page 2

ROAD BOARD AMENITIES.

The Auckland City Board appear to he a most disorderly lot. The following is a specimen of one of their meetings, Avlxich we extract from the Southern Cross :—

Mr Staines.—lt was altered to get the consent of Mr Wynn. Mr George.—Oh oh. The Chairman said it was altered at Mr Bugden’s suggestion. Mr Staines contradicted the opinion that he commanded Mr Olphert’* vote. Mr Finlay.—l solemnly declare Mr Staines used the words to me. He was drunk at the time.

Mr Macready—l have heard the same. Mr Finlay said if they were to permit such doings, the Superintendent and Executive might take the Board into their own hands. Mr Olphert said his name .would go on the roll in spite of all opposition. Mr Diddams erased Mr Macready’s name. Mr Macready.—That’s a lie. Great confusion. Cries of '‘Order, order,” and ‘'Sit down,” “Shut up,” &c. The Chairman.—lf this is continued, I must leave the chair.

Mr Macready.—By God, that’s the best thing you could do. Mr Olphert (to Mr Macready).—Do you intend to say that Fin a liar ? (To the Chairman) —He swears—by God; are we to sit here and listen to members taking the name of God in vain ?

Mr Macready (to M r Bugdeii).—You’re a precious lump' Mr >-ogden (scowling at Mr Macready).— And what are you ? Mr Macready. —You’re only a broken bricklayer, and I believe a tailor too. (Laughter.) When cpiiet was restored, Mr Olphert continued— The words used by Mr Diddams were, “ If I put your name on the roll Mr Macready would lie down on me like a thousand of brides.” Another question would he, does tendering the rates that are in arrears give a claim to have the name put on the roll ? Mr Staines having essayed to address the meeting and commenting somewhat severely on the chairman’s conduct of the meeting, great confusion arose, and Mr Webster left the chair.

After the chair had been vacated, the usual civil compliments were exchanged be* tween the members of the Board.