SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1259, 20 March 1878, Page 3

SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL.

'The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held last evening. Present—The Mayor (Mr G. Booth), Crs. Jones, Vennal, Whitelaw, Brown, langdown, Hall, and Buxton. BOROUGH TRAMWAYS. Mr J. Evans Brown (chairman), and Mr J. Birch (secretary), of the Canterbury Tramways Company waited upon the Council as a deputation to answer any questions counciilors might desire to put on the draft agreement drawn up by the committee appointed. The clerk read the agreement, which was Bimilar to that determined on by the committee of the City Council. In reply to questions, Mr Brown said that there would be no difficulty in placing the rads across the Colombo street railway crossing. The capital of the company would be sufficiently large, and a portion was reserved to construct branches in other, directions than at present if found desirable. It was only intended by the company at present today the line down south as ; far as the Agricultural Show Grounds. If, however, it was found that it would be beneficial to extend the line as far as Wilson's bridge the ext-nsion would, without doubt, be soon made. It might not be found judicious to extend the lines wherever coaches were rnnning. It had been found that it would not be worth while for the company to offer any royalty in lieu of carrying road metal, as the term of a fourteen years' lease was comparatively short. The lease would commence from the date of starting the workß. The rails would be of steel, but the directors had not yet made up their minds which of the two kinds they would Belect. The rails wonld be laid flush wita the crown of the road. The public could use the line in any way other than with a flange carriage. The rate of speed would probably be six miles an hour. The local bodies would have _to act in concert if they wished to fake up the line at the expiration of the fouiteen years. A number of designs of carriages were submitted, and the secretary laid a copy of the registered articles of association on the table. Mr Brown said that as the company were desirous of commencing operations as soon as possible, and as a favorable reply had been received from other bodies, he should feel obliged if the Council would give the matter their earliest consideration. '/■'."" The deputation, after thanking councillors, withdrew, CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from Mr W. J. Coates, applying for the privilege to make a railway aiding to his section, as pt r accompanying plan. Eef erred to the works committee. A letter was read from Mr C. Lemon, general manager of New Zealand telegraphs, in reply to a i request asking that telegrams might be delivered within the borough free of cost, saying the regulations provided only for the free delivery of messages to within a radius of one mile from 'any telegraph station. He was therefore unable to comply with the request made. : It :was stated by a councillor that it had been the custom to charge one shilling extra for persons who really were within the radius of a mile from the telegraph office. The Mayor requested that this information would be given publicity for the benefit of residents in the borough who lived within the mile, and the clerk was instructed to write to the Telegraph Department, asking that instructions to the effect of Mr Lemon's letter should be ssuedto their officers. A letter was received from the Chief Postmaster in reply, informing the Council that he had received authority to engage a carrier forthe Sydenham delivery at a, salary of JSIOO per annum. Eesolved that the letter be acknowledged with, thanks. ' A letter was read from tlje clerk to the Christchurch Bench saying no fine* were due to the Borough, unless inflicted for offem-es against any by-laws passed by the Borough Council under the M.O. Act, or any Act or Acts incorporated therewith. j- Eef erred to the by-law committee to report. A: letter was read from the Heathcote Hoad Board , saying they were willing to take charge of the Ferry road from the town belt to Wilson's road. A separate account would be kept and rendered every six months, or oftener if desired by the Council. Ordered to be acknowledged.

The Chief Inspector of Nuisances wrote drawing attention to the state of the side chattael on

The Mayor said ho had instructed the clerk to wri'e to the Riccarton Road Board with reference to this boundary road, but no reply had yet been received from the Board. ; C'r. Whitelaw said no meeting of the Road Board had been held since. The t-urveyor to the Board had mentioned to him that this road was hitherto kept in repair at the j<,int cost of the Spreydon and Riccarton Boards. The clerk was instructed to write for further information; it being understood that the ratepayers to be benefited should pay a proportion of the Co3t.

A letter was read from the clerk to the' Spreydon Road Board, in reply, saying that as there was not a full meeting of the Board on 26th January, it was resolved to call a special meeting at a future date to consider the adjustment of finance between the Board and Borough. The clerk was instructed to write for specific information «b to amount of grant received, rites collected, &c. A letter was read from th 9 Town Clerk, Christchurch Council, asking the Mayor of the borough to attend, a conference to beheld on 2lst at 3 p.m., re management of hospitals and charitable institutions. FINANCIAL. The Clerk reported the receipts since last meeting to have been <£7l 5s Bd, and expenditure JJIS9 0s lOd. The credit balance at the Bank after that meeting would amount to d£1246 15s Bd. RESERVE NEAR WINDMILL ROAD. The Mayor said be had observed by the report in the Press of the deputation from the City Council who waitr-d upon fcjir George Grey that they had asked for a reserve of five acres for abattoirs, which was within the_ boundaries of the borough of Sydenham. This reserve had originally been granted for a provincial market, but had pince laia idle. "When the West Christchurch school committee asked for another site, this particular one was mentioned. Now as thiß land was within the precinets of the borough, he thought "that in duty to the ratepayers the Council ought to take steps to secure it as soon as possible. On the motion of Cr. Hall, seconded by Cr. Brown, it was resolved —" That the clerk write to the Government, asking that this section of land may be granted to the Council for the use of the borough." WORKS REPORT. A report of the various woi-ks in the borough was brought up by the committee. Among other matters referred to, the committee recommended the granting of a siding to the City Council at a rental of JSS perannum, with a proviso that the cost of the extra wear and tear to the roadway be recouped to the borough. ! The report was approved. After transacting some other general business, the Council adjourned. » .„■ —,..». SUSSSSSSSf RIFLE MATCH. The return match Civilians ,v Volunteers, or more strictly speaking, past v. present volunteers, was fired at Hillsborough Friday last, and resulted in a win for the Volunteers by 7 points, 300 shots being fired on each side. At the last match the Civilians were 9 ahead, and the small difference at the second competition shows how evenly matched the teams were. The average all round is a little over 60, or centres, and it may safely be said that such shooting from thirty men, at one time, has never before been made in this colony. At the 200yds. there were four scores of 18 ; at the 400jds.' two scores of 19 each, and eight of 18 each. At the 500yds. one 20, out of a possible 20, one 18 and several at 17. This swas indeed first-class shooting. Mr Applebv 's score ofl9 at 400yds, and 20 (all bull's eyes) at 500yds was good indeed, as also was Mr Allison's 19 at 400yds. The day was favorable to good shooting,. although at first a rather uncertain light prevailed. The Civilians were allowed an average for one man absent. Beyond this no alteration was requisite in the arrangements for the day, which were so carefully planned and carried out as to please all concerned.

The competitors started from Eadcliffe’s Hotel at 9 a.m., and were driver, to the range by 0. Dalwood in his large omnibus. The following are the conditions of the match and scores—Wimbledon targets, hive shots at each range j any position ; no sight-

Total _ 906 There wore five prizes shot for at each range, and eight prizes given for aggregate scores. Each team took an equal number. The prizes were taken as follows: —At 200 yards, Sergeant Hill, 1; Sapper Buckley, 2 ; Trooper Dunbar, 3 ; Mr J. B. Hunter, 4 ; and Sergeant Francis, 5. At 300 yards, Sergeant Francis, 1 ; Mr J. B. Hunter, 2; Sapper Chapman, 3; Mr Cameron 4; Mr Appleby, 5. At 400 yards, Mr Appleby, 1 ; Mr Allison, 2; Mr W. Hunter, 3 ; Sergeant Hill, 4 ; and Trooper Dunbar, 5. At 500 yards, Mr Appleby, 1; Q.M.Sergeant Fox,2; MrHesketh,3; Sapper Chapman, 4 j Mr J. B. Hunter, 5. The aggregate prizes were taken as follows : —Mr Appleby, 1; Sapper Chapman 2 ; Sapper Buckley, 3 ; Mr Cameron, 4; Mr Allison, 5 ; Private Ekberg, 6; Q.M, Sergeant Fox, 7 ; Mr J. W. Hunter, 8. On completion of the firing the prizes were distributed to the successful competitors by Captain Warner, who was in command of the Volunteers. Cheers were given on both sides, and Mr Appleby (captain of the Civilians) challenged the Volunteers to a final contest, to take place on Thursday, the 28th inst., instead of Friday, as originally fixed.

ing shots. Volunteers. 200 300 400 500 Tl. yds yds yds yds Sapper Chapman (B.) ... 1G 16 18 17 67 Sapper Buckley (W.) ... IS 14 18 16 66 Private Either# (C.G.) ... 15 15 18 16 6-1 Qr.-Mr. Ser. Fox (A.) ... 15 15 15 18 66 Trooper Dunbar (0.) ... 18 15 18 12 68 Corpl. Judge (0.) ... 16 14 16 16 62 Ser-Major Raven (A.) ... 17 13 17 IB 62 Ser. Francis (O.G.) ... 17 17 15 13 62 Ser Hill (A.) ... 18 14 18 12 62 Private Francis (C.G.) ... 15 12 18 15 GO Qr.-Mr. Ser. Beattie (E.) 1G 12 17 14 59 Ser. Hill (C.G.) ... ... 16 15 12 14 67 Corpl. Parker (C.G) ... 15 13 16 13 57 Capt. Warner (E.) ... 17 14 14 10 55 Sapper Marshall (E.) ... 14 11 17 12 54 Total 243 210 247 213 913 Civilians. 200 300 400 500 Tl. yds yds yds yds Mr Appleby ... 16 16 19 20 71 Mr Cameron ... 15 16 17 17 65 Mr Allison ... 17 12 19 16 64 Mr W. Hunter ... ... 16 13 18 16 63 Mr J. B. Hunter ... 18 16 11 17 G2 Mr WooGhouse ... ... 14 14 17 16 61 MrPavitt ... 17 13 18 13 •61 Mr Jackson ... 16 12 16 16 60 Mr Dixon ... 14 14 17 15 60 Mr Manning ... 15 15 15 14 59 Mr Hcsketh ... 14 12 14 18 58 Mr limes .... ... 17 14 15 11 57 Mr Roberta ... ... 14 12 15 13 54 Mr Paton ... 14 12 16 9 51 217 191 227 211 846 Add average for one man short ... ... 60