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Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 388, 5 September 1874, Page 2

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rre have a striking example in tho carriage drive at present being made, aud which- will I verily believe never havo a vehicle of any sort near it ; mo9t certainly it will never attract ■ general attention as a resort of the citizens. .' At the City Council's meeting to-night Mr. • Keevea is to move the following motion: — "That, having in consideration the large sum it will cost the City to have the Town Belt road formed and with the view of making the " Mid reserve not only healthful and ornamental, but also profitable to the citizens, it is desirable that the Reserves Committee take into its consideration the advisability of laying out the eaid reserve in building allotments, for leasing ; reserving, at intervals, such areas • as may be sufficient for recreation grounds, gardens and roads." This will very probably call forth a host of indignant letters, but of ite necessity there is no question. Mr. Carroll also has a motion on the notice paper providing for tho bringing in of a bill to enable the Corporation to deal with the Belt in the way of leasing. Mr. J. P. Armstrong lectured last night in ■ the Masonic Hall on his American and colonial experiences during the last twenty-five years ; but your readers -will doubtlces remember Mr. Armstrong's lecture better than I could ■deßcribo it, as no doubt many of them heard it when it was delivered up-country. The attendance was very small, but those who were present seemed to appreciate the humorous and racy style in which tJie lecturer narrated the varied experiences of his life since leaving the old country, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him at its conclusion.