HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL

Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1921, Page 3

HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL

FRIDAY, JAN. 13th

The Council met at 8 p.m. Present—- . Messrs G. A. Perry (Mayor), l’arkhill, Blank, Warren, McGregor, King, Wood, Thompson, Breeze and Coulson.

The minutes were confirmed and outward correspondence approved. VOTES OF CONDOLENCE. The MayorTTioved that the Council record on the minutes a vote of condolence to the family of their late Overseer, Mr John Maunder, The Mayor paid a tribute to tlit> splendid services rendered by the deceased to the Council during his 13 years as an employee of the Council, and expressed his deep regret fit the death of their officer, who had carried out his duties in a manner that lmd won t heir deep appreciation. He greatly deplored tin' taking away of such a comparatively young life, and deeply sympathised with the widow and family in their loss.

Mr Coulson seconded the motion with regret. They all knew what a conscientious officer lie had proved to he. Ho had always done his duty well, especially in connection with the water supply. Supported by Mr McGregor and carried

in silence. The Mayor then moved that the sum of £SO lie voted in payment of special services rendered by the late Overseer.— i .muled by Mr Coulson and carried. The Mayor said lie had another sad bereavement to refer to, that suffered by Mr Connor, * slaughterman at the abattoir, by the death of his wife. They all knew the licensed lady who had at all times so freely given her services in public matters. He deeply deplored her end, and moved that the deep sympathy of tho Council lie conveyed to Mr Connor in his sail bereavement. —Seconded by Mr McGregor and carried, in silence.

INWAR D COR RESP( INDENCE. From District Health Officer. Christchurch, offering to take over the duties under the amended Health Act.—Received ; further adjourned till next meetjug for consideration. From Same, acknowledging letter from Council referring to tlie repeated outbreaks of typhoid at the Mental Hospital, and stating the action taken in the matter, including tho innoculatioii of the attendants.—Received. The Mayor stated -the letter showed that the Department was taking action. Mr Warren did not consider the letter was as satisfactory as it might be. Mr Coulson agreed that the conditions were not as satisfactory as they might be. Mr Warren stated that he understood the Inspector General had paid a visit to the institution since the letter -had been written, though he was only there about half an hoim Mr Park-hill pointed out that the disease was now in the town, there having been a young boy attacked. Mr Breeze thought it was necessary to hav every possible enquiry and attention given to ensure tlie saiety ol tho residents of the town.

On the suggestion of tho Mayor it was resolved to again write to the Department urging that immediate attention lie given to the danger and every possible steps to be taken to prevent a recurrence of the outbreak. From Hon W. F. Massey, Wellington, re price of gold (already published) —Received. From Department of Agriculture, notifying increase of fees for inspection at abattoirs. —Received. From T. Robinson, applying for water connection to bis premises.—Received ; a reply to be sent stating the Council regretted they could not permit connection outside the town.

From Mr Delaware, asking tor drain at south Hokitika to be cleared out, which would help drain an adjoining swamp.—Received. From Secretary Ross Tennis Club, ,asking for the use of one of the stall to lay down a tennis court at Ross, or else to give use of asphalt apparatus. Received. A reply to be sent regretting inability to spare a member of the stall', but granting use of plant. 1 From Greymouth Watersiders Union, applying for use of Cass Square on Saturday, January 22nd, for the bolding of their annual picnic.—Received and request granted. , REPORTS. From Treasurer, reporting receipts £3(53 19s Id, payments £254-8s Bd, debit balance £341 Is 10d.—Received. Accounts amounting to £482 10s 9d were passed for payment. ( LIBRARY REPORT. 1 Cr Woods, Chairman of the Library Committee, reported as follows: I have the honour to report that during a recent visit to Ghristcluirch I visited the Canterbury Museum and bad the pleasure of meeting Mr Speight, the curator, and Mr Haynes, the taxidermist, who botli assisted in making the two days I spent at the Museum both pleasurable and instructive. . . Both gentlemen expressed the opinion

that there was nothing to prevent the Council making the local Museum an interesting one, both from the local and Dominion point of view, and promised to give any assistance possible in that direction. “ -

They kindly gave me for presentation to the Museum Committee the following:—Two stuffed and mounted birds, a cast of the “Roddy Nugget,” and two ceremonial sticks from New Guinea.

Mr Haynes, the taxidermist, kindly offered to come over to Hokitika during his holidays and spend two weeks in re-arranging and putting the Museum in order, and giving the Committee tlie benefit of liis export advice, without any remuneration. The only cost to the Council would he his travelling expenses.

Received.—The suggestion was supported by Messrs Breeze and Coulson, and on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr Wood, it was resolved fo accept the offer made, and to have the promised attention given, Mr McGregor referred to the South African Veterans Memorial which required attention and urged that it he at once put in order. The Pioneers Monument had also needed attention, which had been given. He suggested some gentleman in town he asked to keep the memorial in order. Mr Coulson supported the matter and suggested that the maintaining of these memorials be included in the duties of their Overseer. Mr Breeze thought that this duty should be attended to under the instruction of the Chairman of Public Works. It was resolved that the necessary attention be given.

Mr Warren drew attention to the condition of the water way on the vest side of Revell Street above Stafford Street that required cleaning up and asked for attention. To he attended to by Public Works Committee. From Manager of abattoirs, reporting for period ending 31st Dee, there were examined 15 cows, oS bullocks, 191 sheep, 190 lambs, 14 pigs, 5 calves; condemned 1 heifer, 1 pig. I‘ees for period £65 6s. —Received. Tlie Mayor moved that the fee for dogs be fixed at 10s and 2s fid Seconded by Mr Parkhill. Mr Coulson moved that the fees be 5s and 2s (id. —Seconded | )V Mr McGregor and lost. Mr Blank moved tlie fees be 15s and 2s fid. Seconded by the Mayor and lost. The Mayor’s motion was then agreed