LOCAL AND GENERAL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 117, 15 May 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Interesting reading matter will bs found on piga four of this issue. Dr B. Schwarzbach, the celebrated eyr, ear, and throat specialist, notifies that he may be consulted at the Criterion Hottl, New I'lymouth, from May 21st to June 4th. Mr W. R. Hodder, who was formerly resident in .New Zealand, but sottled ill London some years ago, has just brought out another novel, which is published by Ward, Lock aud Company. It is highly sensational, and is entitled. " The Darling of Joseph Preteton." Mr Hodder contemplates a visit to New Zeahnd at no distant dato. Messrs T. Dickson and Company have a special announcement on first page in reference to their millinery department. Ladies are cordially invited to inspect the large and fashionable stock carried by this firm. Professor George Darwin, in the coarse of an address at the Royal Institution, London, said that the days were caloul ably lengthening, and the time would come when a day would be equal to two .present days, the earth rotating eight times a month, The police have traced the infarnsl machine found on the Umbria to.a New York lodging house. They are endeavouring to trace the maker, whose trunks con tain shavings, tools, and pieces of clockwork. The Bank of England Ins abandoned allotting small applicants for the Transvaal loan in full, owing to the enormous proportion of " stags " (speculators). No successful applicant will be allotted less than £IOO. In a store in the vicinity of the whar' at Sydney, where the Queensland steamers berth, a number of dead rats were noticed last week. The block is being thoroughly cleaned, and other precautions are being taken. The acting-Inspector of New Zealand Dairy Produce in London reports Tooleystreet firms complain that the New Zeahnd cheese they handle is not always pat. on the market with an indication of its colour on the crates, thus making it necessary to cut the cheese about, aud delaying sales. In the case in which Thorn and his family sued Bowden, a grocer, for damages suffered through eating rolled oats, it beiug alleged that arsenic was present in the purchase, the District Judge at Nelson held that the family were not parties to the contract, but Thorn, who was the actual purchaser, was awarded £59 and costs. . Speaking at the social to Hon. HallJones on Monday evening, Mr Liardet, the Mayor of Stratford, said the progress of the town was due to the help given by the Government, and to the way in which the people stuck together. Mo matter what were the political opinions of the residents, they were set aside whenever the interests of the town demanded united action. Replying to a deputation on the subject of a railway to the mountain, Hon. Hall-Jones said he thought it was a mistaken idea to think the line would give them metal at a cheap rate It would cost them, he thought, fully 6s per yard If he could get the money he would make the line, but, while he recognised the im portanco of the work, he would not promise it. The '• Timaru Herald" says that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr O. M. Macintosh, late Mayor of Timaru, who has filled different public positions for the past few years, on a charge of the alleged misappropriation of money entrusted co hiin. ft!r Macintosh left Timaru on Wednesday last, on his way, it is said, to " The Stump? " Farm, a little beyond lemuka, there to take part in tho openiiiv of the shooting season, as has been his custom fcr some years past, and it is now said that ho was seen in Wellington on Friday last, and it is suspected he left the Empire- Oitv that day in one of the steamers on his way to Monte Video. Another version is tint Mr Macintosh's intention was to go t.o South Africa. Rumour has it that the alleged defaulter has got away with 10D0 sovereigns. Thursday's Gizette announces that the Government will compulson'y acquire the Matamata estate of 45,062 acres in Auckland, owned by tho Assots Reali sation Board The land is classified as follows: 11760 acres first class, 10,034 second class, 10,4(52 third class. The Hawera Mounted Riiles Social at the Drill llall proved a very pleasant and enjoyable gathering. There was a fairly gojd attendance, and, with the excsllent music supplied by Mr Rountree's orchestra, dancing was indulged in under most favourable circumstances. Sergeant Lister made a very capable M.C. During the evening songs were contributed by Misses George and Murphy, Lieutenant Fairhall, Troopers Maull and l'ariugtou. Quartermaster-tforgoant Leach got off au original item with great eclat. An ex. cellent supper was provided, and much ] appreciated. ' I The bazaar at St. Mary's Hall en ■ Thursday afternoon and evoniug was a complete success, and should result in a m*st welcome addition to the Maori Mis • sion Fund. There was a very largo attendance, and brisk business was dono at all the Ktall-s, including tho telegraph oflico which was thronged, taxing' Miss Berry's energies to the utmost. A capital Koleclion of living tableaux were exhibited, and ping-pong tournament carried jout, and a variety of other ainusoments ;:11 helped to the success of tho all'sir. All who rook part deserve grunt pni:'.>. 1 For Ohiidrei.'.s Hacking Cugh at .night take Woods' Great Peppermint Oure, Is 6J aud 'Ai Gd,—Advb.

The aljourned maetii g of the Borough Council ws h lu ou W<dnes- , day evening. Preient: His Worship L the May r (Mr R. Cock), Ore Wood,j, Belli ioger, Smith) Brook tig; 0 lUp', ( |Connet% Tisch-, Eimunds and Alex-:, ahder. i The Asricu'tural wrota] drawing attention to several paints on the abattoir pliti, which th y surges'ed should altered. # I Or Tisch inquired whither it was ( proposed to adapt the plans to the arrangemonts ia fores at Waitara« The Mayor suggested Waiting unti the other eorrespondanca on the paint was r<ai. . Mr Okey wrote complaining that the ' gate to t h 3 abattoir sita Was frequently 1 .ft open by Contractors, j The Town Olerk stited that in the new contrac s, provision was rnide fir imposing a fine of 10s for default of contractors in not closing the gate, i Abo :co wss read from the Noxious We ds inspector, ordering the black-be-ry and other weeis to ba cleared from the Waterworks R?s>rve, j Tha Engineer stilted that three men bad been employed to utart on the ' woi k, j Th? Mayor sugge>ted thai tenders should be cilled for the work, j Or. Brooking S'id that on a portion of the bank, it wa3 necess iry to retain the furz) to prevent the scjun I Or. Saaith said the men emp'oyed were ddig the Work as instructed, Or. Smi h said Dr Walker hid rec j ivad notice to clear furz» on the . ground adjoining tin Honui parsonage 'resoivji As tho owner of that 1 >nd, he offared to c'eir the Borough Reserve if he were granted the right t(J usa the sam\ Tenda-s at'e to be called for clearing the land at the back of the Oeoietery. A letter was read from tho School relative to tenancy of three seotioes in 0 )1 street, now used as the Borough yards, Or Brcoking explained tint in relation to tho improvements now being o-irried ou 1 , the sections would be usi[ful. The Mayor pointed out that the 0 jm* 1 ' miitioners were willing to grant uues ' lease at an increased t<n l , but op. o <n- |' dition that buildings of a dt-fini .e value shculd be erected on thi land, tbe Com r missioners not c insidi ring stablis as l .biing of any value. Or, ii.Hiioger said it was proposed ' to utilise the sections in cmneciiou ' with tha electric light instillation, and [ therefore building* to a considerable , value would be placed on the laud. Tha Miyor considered that would ( meet the case, j Or. Co siiett that the Oom- , missioners ba infoimsd of the proposed t use of tho sections, and as'jedtosiy ' wh.it rent they would require and wh it u a tbay stipulated for i'U'l lings, > The P.tea County Council wrota ' rela ivo to tho Dapirtmeut's action in j di-.allowing certain expenses connec'ed ( with 1 ha Licensing E ection, and u'ging ; that a concerkd protest be mide. In reply to the Mayor, tha I Olerk siid the Borough's charges fo;' , h i list election anuuated to bjtwean £l2O and .£l3O, He did not think it could hive baen conducted much - cheaper.—No action tak'u. J, Purnel! (Wanganui) wroterehtive 1 to giving up a portion of plois ia the - ce;nctery, and asking whit C3mpensi--3 ion wou'd bj givea, He eta'edthit ' my compensation would b3 expind-sd in improv.m n s.—Referred to tin f Oe<net >ry Oommittee, as was also a letter from S. 0. Warren. Thi I of Prisons wrote ra!a- , tive to conditions for removiog gravel from the prison pit.—Uondi'.ions accepted. 1 Tin Cirrington Road Boird wrote - asking for the grant of sifting", and for - i contribution of £3 10s towards the f exporisus of fencing ut the foot of Vic--9 toria Hill. Or, Brooking said it was understood ' ihe bo ough wtra to be at noexpmsa ovtr this work. * C:'. Wool suggested tho Council j ihou'd inspect the work. a The Mayor eatd the mittDr wis not l worth the expanse. ' Cr. Bellringer m vod th it 12 loads of fc gravel be given to the B )ard to be usad 3 oa the borough property.—Oirried. Louis F. B ill jt wrote stating that " the piopas il to leave 12 feet on the !. east tide of Standish's Hill on tha ' pre ent level would seriously injure his , property aod asking the Council to } meet him half-way.—Referred to the s Engineer. s A petition from several property- • owners in King street was read urging that the completion of the formation of - that street should be no longer delayed. (Jr. Brooking explained that tho delay bad been c lused over the question cf diverting the Mangotuku tt-eim. He moved that a reply b) j sent stating that the work would ba carried out as soon us possible. Tne E -giaeer stated that it was i.ec"s<ary to g'zatte the permanent 1 1. vel'. The motion was carried, tha Engineer being instructed to prepare permanent ' levels for that street, f Mossr3 Govatt and Quillhm wrote ! submitting form of resolution relative j to sealin? lease from Railway Dapart- , nunb to the Council of the Esplanade 1 and Band Rotunda site.—Carried ■ Cr. Cdlis drew attention to the balauae-sheet of tbe reserves, wherein 5 it wsis stated ia connec'.ion wi'h St. ; Germaiu'd Square that incoma wis nil. r Ha inquired what had b.come of fees t pail by Circus prop ietors. > Ths Town Olaik stated that tho faes ■ in qu-stun ware treated as permit changes for the sake of convenience. Ttie Engineer reported on the re- ': quest of the Builders Association to i ! have their conditions U3ed instaid of those by the Engineer. Ha ( Criticised th) Associa'ions coaditions, : and urged that the Council should have its own conditions. He st ited ; that lie hid finally both the [ eite and plans of the abattoirs with Mr ' Gilruth. Tiiare was only one position : for a bathing abed at the eist end of the town, ani that was at the end of ! Buller-streo 1 , "whare 12 boxes ouU be put up, but he considered th 9 work ' I shculd nt be put in land till tho ; Spring. Ho hid commenced a survey ■ of the Oama'ery.—ReoiveJ. 1 j The Smifca'y reported 'that ono case of typiioil and ona of j scarlet had been notified. The i former had not been incurred in tho town. Ho h >pad shortly that | proper receptec'.es for rubbish et\, wjuld ba provided. He hid disco76wd several osas of bid, plumbing, some of whtc v i had been rectified. Ha had notified tha Oniof Ifaal h OHioar of sevarnl old anl insani- j tuy builliugs whijh required dttmi- j lition, ' I Or, Wood mentioned the matter of '.ha road to tho abattoir site, and seated t!i it unless tlii Borough mat tho County Council ss to heavy traffic over, that road, the new tax would c >oi9 into lorco.

Or. Brooking said the natter could A'elt s'and over. Or. Collis brought up Uie qustion )f planting Reserve E, Ha iirimated ;hat the Scenery Preservation Society would glidly co operate with the Counjil in the matter, and he inivad that the Eoginee-' bi iostructid to lay off a plan of the Reserve showing proposed paths, so that planting might be done in the right spo's.—Carried, Or. Alexander inquired if any furiher s.'eps had beon tak in relative to the Western P.uk. Tin Maya' s L ated tbnt the Commissioner of Grown Lands wis makirg a full r. part on the matter to th» Government. Cri OjlliS suggested that the police should bo furnished with a copy of the new by-laws acd asked to enforce same. The Oounfiil fehvn went in'o Oou>l mittee to dpea oppl cations for the I position of clerk of works,