THE REV. FATHER BOYLE.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1314, 9 June 1883, Page 2

THE REV. FATHER BOYLE.

Wo are sorry to hear that the Rev. Father Boyle is shortly about to take his departure from this district. Since that gentleman’s short stay here he has made many friends, who also deeply regret his removal, and express their feelings by the presentation of the following address, which shows the deep regard they hold for him. The address is well got up: it is on white satin, beautifully surrounded with a border of shamrocks :— “ Presented to the Rev. R, R. Boyle. “ Rev. and dear Father — “ We, the parishioners of Gisborne and Ormond, would be doing a gross injustice to our own feelings and to you, if we permitted this opportunity to pass without trying to express, however inadequately, the deep regret which we feel at your departure from our midst. “ During your short but zealous mission in our parishes, we have ever been edified at your punctual attention to the discharge of every priestly duty ; your mild, unassuming demeanour ; your generous charity to the poor and afflicted ; your invariably gentle, affable and amiable disposition towards all, have endeared your name to every Catholic in these districts. “Soul-stricken have we listened to your graceful but forcible instructions, and no matter how enlightened or how illiterate soever your hearers may have been, all felt and appreciated an eloquence which came from the heart, and conveyed that heartfelt devotion so essential in the preacher. Thns the great ability with which you have expounded the saving truths of our holy religion, have deservek our sincere and lasting gratitude, and in return for your anxious and untiring care for the eternal salvation of our souls, we earnestly pray thi*t the good God, in whose service you so indefatigably are working, may long spare you to the Church, to do the work of the good and holy priest. “ In conclusion we earnestly beg your acceptance of the accompanying, gift which is the free offering of persons of every class in our parishes, is some token though but a small one of the great and heartfelt iuve we entertain for you On behalf ef the Catholics of Gisborne and Ormond, Timothy Brosnehen, Chairman, Maurice O’Connor, Treasurer. Owen Gallagher, Secretary.

COOK COUNTY COUNCIL. j The usual meeting of the above Couni cil was held on Thursday evening in j the Council Chambers, Present—i W. K. Chambers in the chair, Cfs. I Gannon, Johnson, Weston, Milner, I Allanach, Ferris, and Clarke. The minutes of the previous meeting was read and confirmed. Incoming Cobuksfondencb. The following letter was read referring to the importation of hares into the district:— At the request of * cumber of smell hob dera who, like myself, mike their living by croppiug, I venture to write you concerning the introducing of hares into this district by a number of gentlemen who know little about what destruction a few hares ean do, nor do they eeem to care to know. But pardon me for informing you that bares will not eat grate while they can get young maize, oats, wheat, barley, and ouch like. As regards the barking or fruit trees, they will do that at one season of the year. Also any English hardwood forest trees, such as ash, oak, elm, or beech. And gentlemen, as prevention ia better than cure, we trust you, who are in power, to take such steps as will prevent their in. troduction, or at least at once declare them a nuisance. To verify my statement I take the liberty of enclosing an article dipped from the Auckland Jreekti/ Neivs ot May 12, 1883.—Yourt respectfully, R. Mcßkztxey. Cr. Johnson moved that an answer i be returned to Mr Mcßretncy, acknowledging his communication, and thanking him for his advice ; and also stating that this Council could not interfere to prevent the introduction of hares. He spoke at some length as to the want of sport here, and said that he believed hares would not do much harm. The only harm they would do would be to the small half acre garden. This was nothing to the amount of sport they would afford. He thought that no Englishman who was w-orthy of that uatne, should spoil sport. Cr. Gannon said that though he was a member of the Coursing Club, he must say that hares had been proved to be an intolerable nuisance m the Tauranga district. Cr. Ferris thought this business would cause some trouble to the council. Councillors did not come here to legislate for sport. Some people might take a fancy to import lions for sport, and say they were harmless. He was sure hares were an intolerable nuisance. Then about the poor man’s half acre ; surely it ought to be protected from destruction, and should not be destroyed for the sake of sport. He thought it was not the council’s business to enter into the matter. Cr. Westou thought that the small amount of damage that hares would do for years to come would be small. He should vote in favor of their introduction. Cr. Gannon enid there was evidence before the council that hares had beetl found to bo an intolerable nuisance in the Tauranga district, only a short distance from Gisborne. IJe thought the subject ought to be enquired into, and that the council act upon the information obtained. Cr. Clarke thought that hares would not prove any nuisance. Cr. Johnson said that if they prove a nuisance they ceuld be shot. The Chairman said that he had given a deal of consideration to this subject. The Acclimatisation Society had had strongly advised not to introduce hares. They were destruefive at all seasons of the year. Why should these animals be introduced by a few men who would sacrifice the poer man’s garden and property for the sake of their sport. He moved that the answer be “ that this council would use its best endeavor to keep the nuisance out,” | Cr. Gannon moved that further information be obtained, and if it was found that hares were a nuisance, let them be kept out. He moved that, the Chairman, Crs. Weston, Ferris, and Gannon, be appointed a committee to inquire into the matter, and to report upon it. He was a member of the Coursing Clu’’’, but he would certainly resign if he found they were a nuisance. The Chairman pointed out that the letters to the council was from small holders. After several amendments had been put, the proposal for inquiry was carried. Deputation. A deputation consisting of Mr E. K. Brown, Mayor, and Mr Townley, from the Borough Council, was here introduced. Mr E. K. Brown stated that the object of their visit was to ask the County Council to apply jointly with the Borough Council to the Government for the grant of £4,000 under the Road and Bridges Act. The Chairman stated that it was fortunate that the deputation had come that night ns the subject was to be discussed. Cr. Johnson said that he should back up this application, but he thought the Borough Council were wrong in coming here for the amount stated. It had been agreed that the County Council would give £IOOO, and that the remainder of the sum be met by the Borough Council. Cr. Gannon thought that the joint application would be the best and proper course, but it was distinctly understood that the County Council would only provide for £IOOO out of whatever sura the Government granted. Cr. Townley said that he thought that the County Council had led the Borough Council astray, as it was understood that the County would gvie half of whatever sum was re-

qnircd for the construct ton of the Bridge. Cr. Johnson said that his idea was that the councils were to apply for £4OOO each. Cr. Gannon said that the County Council decided that £ LOGO was to be given out of any sum of money granted by the Government. The only thing that they could do was to apply jointly. The Chairman said that the arrangement was that if they obtained £4OOO, the whole of the sum would be handed over to the Borough Council for the bridge, but the County Council would onlv be liable for rating for £IOOO A lengthy discussion ensued, all the councillors appearing to hold different opinions about the matter. The question was here submitted to the council and carried, via. : that a joint application be made. advertising. A letter from the Standabd was i ‘read, asking for a share of the council's advertising. - i On the proposal of Cr. Weston, j seconded by Cr. Gannon, it was re- > solved that tenders be called for ; advertising. Tologa Bay Ptrsr. A letter was read from Mr Kirk re ! 4 the ferry and punt, and asking for j remuneration for improvements made. ' Cr. Gannon here read a letter of ■ agreement from the Council to Mr j Kirk, stating that he should have the , use of the punt and ferry free for two years, providing he made all necessary improvements, and at the expiration of j the term to hand over the ferry and j plant in working order. -*■ Cr. Johnson thought that, sooner than go to law, it was best to pay Mr. Kirk for improvements, and learn experience. He wished to see no man wronged, and the cheapest and best way was to pay. He proposed that Mr Winter make arrangements with ■ Mr Kirk for the handing over of the , ferry, and arrange a fair compensa- ; tion. Cr. Allanach seconded the motion, | which was carried by the casting vote of Mr Gannon, who was acting chair- i man. Petitions. Cr. Ferris presented a petition | from the settlers on the bank of the ' Creek showing that on acconnt i ' of certain county works the whole of ! their lands were under water and ! flooded, rendering cultivation impossi- ■ ble. The petitioners prayed for re- | lief. Cr. Johnson enquired what it was I the petitioners wanted. Captain Winter stated that the i extra quantity of water thrown into ; the creek was very small indeed. The petition was rejected. Pakibikibi Ferry. Cr. Johnson proposed that the ; council take over this ferry. He felt I certain that a public house and a ferry I would not work together. Mr Deverv ' was being paid £2O a year for work Shat he was not doing. The punt ; easily produce £3 a day. Cr. Gannon proposed as an amendment that the engineer report upon the affair, and that the council act upon his report. The chairman seconded this proposition, which was lost. Cr. Ferris made a second amendment embodying the previous one in other words, which was carried. Kaiteratahi Ferry. It was carried that the engineer interview Mr Peters, and make arrangements for working the same. Mahusga Bridge Tenders to be called, (to be in by next meeting) for repairs. Gbavellixg Road. It was decided to gravel the road I between Haerone’s house and the big tree. It was resolved that the new road district petition be not entertained, tTiere being one for, and another petition against it. Accounts. Payments to the amount of ] A 142 -5s 3d were passed. Upon the amount of £42 10s re ’■ the Governor’s reception, being read, I Cr. Johnson moved, and Cr Ferris j seconded, that the Chairman be voted I an honorarium of £42 10s.—Carried. ‘ Cr Gannon here rose to introduce i the motion of which he had given notice, but he was no sooner on his legs than Crs Ferris, Johnson, and Milner, immediately left the room. Cr Gannon said such behaviour was ungentlemanly in the extreme, being an insult to the Chair and Council. The Chairman fully endorsed this opinion, and thought that the sooner 4tuch men were out of the council the better. He hoped the press would take notice of it. The council again met at 10 a.m. yesterday. The councillors present were Cr. Chambers in the chair, Crs. Clark, Gannon, Johnson, and Allanach. A quorum being present, the consideration of Cr Gannon’s motion was again proceeded with. Cr. Johnson immediately retired, leaving an insufficient number of members to form a quorum After some time other councillors came, and it was decided on the casting vote of the Chairman to allow’ the Engineer the usual salary up to November next. A River Bill. This question then came on for discussion.

Cr. Gannon explained that he had gone through the Hawke's Bay, and other River Bills, and urged that the matter should be pressed forward so that the Bill could be introduced early into Parliament. Crs. Chambers, Westrup, Johnson, Allanach, and Gannon then went into the whole question. After which it was unanimously agreed that the Bill should be printed locally as early as possible. Obmoxd Quarry. Cr. Weston proposed that a committee of the councillors visit the Ormond quarry and inspect it with a view to seeing if it was worth getting metal from it.

Seconded by Cr. Gannon. The Committee agreed to meet at Waerenga a hika on Monday next, at 12 o’clock.