TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2264, 8 October 1891, Page 3

TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the above was held last night. Present Messrs J. Blyth (chairman), S. Clinch, P. Ooira, and W. Storey. Mr Clinch apologised for !pie absence of Mr Mason. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read and dealt with as follows: Mr D, M. Ross, Deputy Assignee, enclosing cheque for rates due in Mrs Percival’s estate. From Mr Janes Adams, hairdresser, applying for permission to place's post in front of his premises upon which to erect a signboard.—The request was not entertained. From Mr M. Quinn, applying to have Mr Hopkinson’s name placed on the roll in respect of section 53.—Agreed to. From Mr James Hay, enclosing postal notes for rates due in respect of property owned by Mrs Allen. From Mr M. Scannell, agreeing to pay, under protest, rates due on the Wallingford Hotel, incurred during Mrs Percival’s tenancy. A cheque for the amount was enclosed. From Messrs Higgins and Cooper, requesting that the road upon the river terrace fronting sections occupied by them might be opened up. From Mr E. Brown, objecting to the assessment placed upon part of his property in Commerce Street. From the Property Tax Commissioner, requesting that facilities might be given to intending assessors to inspect rolls and map, &c. Messrs Higgins and Cooper’s Application, In respect of this application the Overseer reported that Mr Davis had fenced in a part of the river terrace. Mr Cooper desired to enter his section from the lower end. \ Mr Storey understood that was the case. Mr Cooper wished to put his section down in different crops, and accordingly required to put up a division fence. If the fence was put up the only way to enter the bottom part would be from the terrace. It was resolved that the overseer see Mr Davies and arrange for him to give Messrs Cooper and Higgins access to their sections, otherwise he be ordered to remove the obstructing fence. m» brown’s valuation. The clerk said Mr Brown’s valuation for 1891 was reduced to £BOO. On the new roll he was assessed at £IO6O. On the property-fax roll he was assessed at £970. Tffe only difference therefore was £9O. After considering everything connected with Mr Brown’s protest the board were of opinion the assessment was a most reasonable one. a dangerous building. Mr Storey said his attention had been drawn to the dangerous condition of the brick house below Fraser street. The bricks were very loose and there were always a lot of children playing about, and an accident might happen at any time. It seemed to be very unsafe. Mr Storey suggested that the board view the property, and ascertain for themselves its condition, and steps in connection therewith could then be taken. It was agreed to adopt this course. overseer’s report. The overseer’s report was read, and was to the following effect : General instructions received had been carried out. The opening of the drain through Mr Hayhurst’s property, and relaying of same from the Wallingford Hotel had been carried out. A small quantityof gravel had been carted. Leases had been prepared for lessees of reserves. Rate notices had been duly issued and arrears collected. tenders. The following tenders were received for contract No. 40, asphalting footpaths H. Monahan, £lll 7s 6d, or. £ll7 11s 3d if kept in repair for 12 months; M. Flaherty, £ll2 10s; Sherratt and Co., £110; James Davis, £96 18s 9d. The subject was very carefully discussed and it was resolved to accept the tender of H. - Monahan at £ll7 11s 3d. The'work to be maintained for a period of 12 months and 5 per cent of the amount retained as a guarantee. accounts. • Accounts to to the amount of £3B 5s 8d were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. Teas free from any excess of Astringency—South British Tea Company’s Pure Blends. All Storekeepers.—[Advt.] The best medicine known is Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, bums, scalding, burises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, . swelling, &c., diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys . and urinary organs, In use at hospital and I medical clinics all over the globepatronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; I crowned with medal and diploma ,at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approval articel, and reject sll others ; I