WAIMEA ROAD BOABD.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 191, 12 August 1879, Page 4

WAIMEA ROAD BOABD.

Tbe monthly meeting was held on the 2nd instant. Tbe minutes of the 2nd Jaly for tbe election of members, were read, showing that Messrs Bell snd Fowler bad been re-elected, end Mr J. Price elected for the sub-district of Wakefield. These gentlemeD, and all tVe other members being present, Mr Wbite was chosen chairman and Mr Fowler treasurer for the current year. Tbe minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed, after which the Otereeer read the following report: — "The bridge on the Port road 'ib being proceeded with. Mr Condell bas consented to Mr Leighton and others makiog nse of his private road until each time ■8 tbe one throagh Mr Trolove's is obtained, provided the same he kept in tepair. The amount of metal obtained i from Mr Paynter has been 85 yards. Mr Stratford bas finished his contract in Aniseed VaUey, and so also bns Mr Ricketts the bridge by Thomason's, and Mr G, Parkes the road at Wakefield, towards whicb tbe Board agreed to contribute one half. Nothing but urgent repairs have been undertaken during tbo past montb. Most of the expenditure was incurred before receiving your inetructionfl." Resolved, Tbat at nezt meeting the Overseer famish a report of ali works whieh are likely to be required during the current year, and that the member of each sub-district accompany bim when taking notes for such report, so as to be able to form an opinion on such suggested work. Letters were read from W.M. Stanton and the Board's solicitors, relative to the pnrohase of the former Telegraph office at Bichmond. Resolved, Tbat the Chairman and Treasurer proceed to Nelson and bave the purchase com- ! pleted ; also, tbat the Secretary make preparations bo tbat the next Board meeting ehall be held in the building. Circnlar from the Colonial Secretary enclosing forms to be used when applying for progress payments on account of special votes. Resolved, Tbat immediate proceedings be taken for tbe recovery of unpaid rates. Resolved, Tbat tbe next rate be one shilling in tbe pound, and tbat the rate-book be prepared and the required notiee given, so tbat the rate may be levied on the next Board day. Tbe tenders for supplying horses and carts ia the various sob-districts having been considered it was resolved That tenders, as advertised, be acoepted. Mr Grove attended respecting tbe required road to bis property, contending tbat, as be understood the Public Works Act, the Board alone was competent to procure sach road, and re- | questing tbem to act similarly in his ease to what tbey were already doing in regard to otber applicants. Resolved, That the Land Commissioner be applied to lor authority to define the required road. Mr Price applied to have a road defined across bis leasehold property, wbich would give him access to bis house. Resolved, That the consideration be deferred lill next month. Resolved, That application be made for tbe Board's share of tbe County Fund ap to tbe 30th Jane last. Warrants were signed for £567 14s 7d.

Qneen Victoria is said to object seriously to the feminine fashion of wearing the hair ina fringe across tbe forehead. She instructed the bridemaids who appeared at the recent wedding of her son that they must not wear tbeir locks in tbat fashion. The heart of the late Mgr. Dupanloup, Bishop of Orleans, was taken a short time ago to San Felice, in Savoy, where he was born, and deposited in tbe church, according to the directions in bis will. At St. Petereburgh, two regiments of Foot Guards and a Brigade of Artillery bave lost so many officers by arrest that they have been obliged to draw officers from other regiments. Commodore Wilson, of H.M.S. Wolverine, has sent one of his crew to gaol for forty-two days because he disobeyed the order, " Cease firing," when an attack was made on the St Christoval natives. The sailor fired a shot after tbe bogle call. Jonah in tbe whale's belly was safer than those who, being swallowed up of sickness and disease, yet neglect to take the only remedies that can save them. It is an indisputable fact tbat " Ghollah's Gbeat Indian Cubes " are the surest restorers to health of any medicines ever yet discovered. Persons who had been ill witb Rheumatics and Gout for over 20 years have been cured by these meritorious medicines. Sold by all Chemists —see testimonials.