Alfredton Road Board.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3301, 5 September 1889, Page 2

Alfredton Road Board.

A meeting of tho Board was held on August 17th. Presout—Messrs Kobbsll (chairman), Warren, Benton, J. Smith, Cross and E. Smith. The niinutos of the previous meeting wero road and confirmed. Inward correspondence—From I'. I'. Girdwood re fivo days work on District Road and deposit forfeited. Mr Gkdwood waited on the Board ro his deposit, and stated that ho had done a weeks work on the road in anticipation of being allowed to go on with the work in the summer, and the Board ho maintained had sent him no word that it was cancelled, the only notice ho received being a letter a day or two after tenders wore called for tho same, stating tenders wero called. The Chairman stated that ho did not remember seeing tho men on the road and noticing any work done, but he would inquire into it. liesolved that consideration of the matter be held, over until next meeting for enquiries, and that five days work be passed for payment. Mr Phillips waited on tho Board re interest on £B9, and claim for gate, and expenses to Masterton and liketahuna. Mr Phillips was informed, after some discussion, that the matter would bo considered and word sent liiiii of the Board's decision. The separate rate estimate was read, it estimated to produce £Bl 15s by a |d on tho ie Hoe Ward, Rpsolred that tho motion striking a separate iato on Te Hoe Ward be now confirmed! From Treasury stating 10 per cent (i 80) oi) Jljuraua Valley Road,loan had been remitted to tlio l}a"lf. From I'roperty-tax Commissioner re deduction of half special rates. From Colonial Secretary stating that the special order special rate of l-Bths oi a penny in the £ to cover l(j por cent interest on Ihuraua Vallej-'Road via on August Bth. From County Engineer enclosing estimates for motallmglEketahuna to Tinuiroad, L 3071 12s id; and for forming and metalling IhurauaM'&ijgamalioe road £10,582 odd, arid if IliietaPis i)ep.r the road at a certain point'it M make a difference of £2,089 on the the latter,' and if motal is fouridon theiiketahuna-Tiniii road at the swamp, it would make a considerable; difference. After somej diecuasioint to to call a j

meeting oi ratepayers to consider the question on Friday, 20th September, at 11 a.m., in the Road Board Office. From W, G, Beard stating that a set-off had been lodged in the the K.M, Court in tho case of Mr J. Brannigan lor rates, lor carriage of tiinbir for Road Board, and inclosing same, and requesting witnesses required to enmo down for, 29th August, Court day. The clerk was authorised to appeal on behalf of the Board and deny any liability for carriage. The Clerk stated that owing to being informed that objection would be taken to summons in above case on tho scoro that sufficient particulars were not supplied, ho had requested Mr Beard to look after the interests of the Board. The clerk's action was approvod of. : From %Qi, Beard enclosing agreement between Phillips and the Board, the former agreeing to sell the Board certain lauds for n road, and agreomg to open same in a given time, stating that Mr Phillips had signed a duplicate of same, Resolved that tho chairman be authorised ta sign samo and fix tho common seal of the Board.

Prom 6.- W. Phillips, seuding account for £l2 lis. Resolved that Mr Phillips bo informed that the Board do not acknowledge liability for tho same.

In accordance with notice of motion Mr Smith moved and Mr Warren seconded. That tho present system of allocating the working expenses Of tho Board be rescinded and that the said working expenses bo divided pro rata, to tako effect from date of meeting. Carried. ; From Bank acknowledging olieques for £Bll4s 2d and £3O for Board's 6,1. to L.B. account From Property Tax Commissioner re alterations to be made in tho valuation roll. Resolved that the clerk tako the necessary steps to raise a loan of .£BOO for expenditure on Ihuraua Valley road, The payment sheet, amounting to £39 2s 4d, was passed, ■ Messrs Warren and Smith were appointed to sign cheques, and tho next meeting was fixod for the 21th September.

Masterton Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Tho annual uieoting of tho Masterton Voluuteer Fire Brigade was held last evening, the following officers wero elected for the next term : —Captain Jas Mnir (re-elected), Lieutenant, B. Hounslow reelected), Foreman, D, Jackson (re-elected), Branchmau, T. Cresswell, Secretary G. Foy (reelected), engine keeper, W. Langloy, (re-elected). A hearty voto of thanks was passod to the ladies for their liberal supply ol refreshments at the late ball, also tho outside committee for their valuable assistance in carrying out the samo. The following report was read and adopted,—The year which has just passed, being the eleventh which tho brigade has been in existence lias been one of quietness as regards fires, only six taking place during tho past twelve months, and none of those proving of a very serious nature. During the past torm there has been forty-seven roll calls as follows: Meetings twenty-six; chimney fires fourteen; fires six; false alarui ono; average attendance fifteen, Alarms on account of chimney fires have been perhaps more numerous than usual during the past year, and have been a cause of great annoyame to tho members, nevertheless the members liavo turned out with promptitude when oalled upon, The property of the brigado has been greatly increased during the past term by the addition of two hundred and sixty feet of canvas hose, twelve feet of suction hose, and at the present time the brigade is negotiating for a hose reel for which tho Town Lands Trust very liberally voted the sum of ten pounds (£10). Tho whole of the members have been provided with uniforms, and those entitled have received certificates and long service medals. The public have been called upon to contribute towards tho Brigado during the past term, and considering the. dull times have responded most liberally, tho sum of sixteen pounds being collected, together with the proceeds of the Brigade's annual ball held last month leaves a good balance to start next year's transaction. In conclusion the Brigade is to be congratulated on the position to which it has attained, and its officers by thoir long service and regular attendance and kindness to those under them, show that they are determined to make tho brigado as efficient as it is possible, Receipts,

£ s d Balance Sept. 1, 1888 ... 17 10 11 Public Subscriptions ... 16 3 0 Proceeds of ball 10 11 0 Total ... £41 U 5 FjXPENDITORK. & s d Tunics 14 -1 0 Suction hose aud covering 3 15 0 Medals 2 19 0 Labor, Gilbert >19 0 Gastitting and cartage1 10 0 Sundries ' 1 5 o* £28 2 n Ciedit balance 16 9 3 Total 44 11 5