EVENING SITTING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 97, 5 August 1879, Page 2

EVENING SITTING.

The Council resumed at 7 p.m.. when the same members were present. Jlr Halcombe brought up the report of fclio advertising Committee, which was to the effect tliat the newspaper proprietors wore willing to adopt, as heretofore, a scale of 3s per inch the first insertion ; 2s per inch second insertion ; no type to be used above a certain size ; copies of all advertisements to bo attached to the accounts, and all County notices to bo put in the saina column. Mr Halcombe moved, and Mr Sanson seconded—" That the report bo adopted." Dr Rockstrow said the report did not reach the quostion,and would not effect aiiy saving. He could see Councillors did not feel disposed to discuss the question . The Chairman said the sub-committee had no option in the matter. They had conferred with the newspaper proprietors, and had made the host bargain they could. He did not think sticking up posters, or that sort of thing, would be practicable. They had not gained much concession, but still they had gainol a little. Mr Sanson said the arrangement would result in a pretty considerable saving, as only advertisements relating to local matters would be inserted in the paper printed in the distriot to which such looal matter referred. The report was then adopted. FOXTON FEBHY It was proposed by Mr Loudon seconded by Mr Sanson, and oarried— " That the Engineer be instructed to purchase a lamp and crab winch for Foxton, Ferry." . FOXTONOTAKI liOAD. Dr Rookstrow proposed—" That the Engineer be instructed to enquire the price of sections necessary for altering the FoxtonOtaki ltoad, leading from Motoa Koad towards Mauawatu Barer, and report at next mooting." Mr Halcombe said he deemed it was not advisable to throw this work on the Engineer. He thought Mr Thynne, a gentleman experienced in such matters, should be asked to obtain the necessary information for the Council. Dr Bockstrow said Mr Thynne held land in the town, and would be an inter- [ ested person. He considered the Engineer qualified to report on the matter, as he had no interest in the question. Mr Sanson thought offers iv writing might be received by the Council. The resolution was carried. FERKV RESERVE. Dr Rockstrow proposed — ''That the Engineer be instructed to hare the Ferry Be*

servo nt Foxton fen cod forthwith." He did not think it necessary to call for tenders. The niiairman thought it would be better to avoid trouble and save remarks by calling for ttimlcr#< Eventually tho proposal was seconded by Mr Linton, and carried, tenders to he culled. TAOXCI VOTK. Mr Linton proposed — " Tlmt the unexpended sum of £00, voted for roads in the Kairanga Dissrict, ba expended upon the formation of a portion of theW. boundary read adjoining Borough of Palmerston. Tenders to bo culled without delay." Carried. FALLING EOAD LIXEP. Proposed by Mr Halcombe— " That the settlers on the sou'li sHe of the Palmerston Kojd be recouped for bueh falling on road line at the rate of £2 per chain." After some discussion the motion was seconded by Mr Linton and carried, being amended so as to act retrospectively. MISCELLANEOUS. Messrs Sanson and Grower were authorised to call for tenders for the lease of a reserve near Rangitikei bridge. The Chairman was requested to write to the G-overnment,asking that a gravel reserve on Rangitikei line might be hauded over to tho County Council. j r Upon. motion of Mr Kebbell,the Engineer was instructed to report on the state of the creek, which carries off drainage from the centre of Otakt. " ■ The Chairman said he had attended a meeting of Hospital delegates, and read a copy of the agreements made for reception of patients, &c. A number of accounts were passed for payment. ' ': \ At the request of Mr Sanson, i£ was re-, solved to hold the next meeting of the Council on Tuesday, 2nd Sept.