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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 958, 9 July 1881, Page 2

At the usual meeting of the Council on Tuesday evening last, the question of tree planting cropped up again in a new form, on the application of the Postmaster for some poplar cuttings to plant' alongside the reserve at the back of the Government buildings. The application was entertained, members generally expressing themselves favorable to the project ; but the Council have a good opportunity to make strong representations to the Government to do something with the reserve itself, which -would transform that eye-sore into something w-orthy of its position. It is a great shame that so large and valuable a piece of ground should have beep given to the Government, but the- deed is done, and we cannot help it. Still if it were planted, and laid out with walks and grass plots, it would form a very pleasant place of recreation and retirement. The expense would be trifling compared with the results ; and there would be some gratificalion in spending public money in such a way. If the Council communicated with Mr. McDonald, something might be done so as to take advantage of the season. As the Council decided not to allow the Engineer to top dress the crossings without authority, the sooner they give him the necessary authority the better. Gladstone Road is a disgrace to any Borough, and particularly to one that is engaged in so many useless little jobs in the town. Why the several crossings are called “private,” we cannot say. A slight passage of arms, or words, occurred over the tenders for kerbing, J. Wright’s at 19s 6d, and C. Petersen, 17s 6d per chain ; the former was accepted. A proposal was adopted affirming the desirableness of establishing a local Land Board. It will be seen by

our telegrams that action has already been taken in the matter. It was resolved to appoint Mr. Matthews, of the Bank of New Zealand, and Mr. C. D. Bennett as Sinking Fund Commissioners on behalf of the loan. - The following notices of motionj were given by Cr. Whinray:—l. That a return be laid before this t/puncil r&. fehe amount paid for shingling foot--paths within the last twelve knd amount refunded by property. 2 That this Council alliW Is for each tree planted along the Gladstone Road, up to 500 trees this season, subject to the Borough by-law on tree-planting. Trees —poplars and willows. 3. That crossings be made to all the streets running across Gladstone Road, from Read’s Quay to Roebuck Road, an j maintained by the Borough Council . The worthy Cr. might include planting in other streets as well as Gladstone Road.