AVON.

The above Board met on Monday, the 14th instant, all the members being present Resolve., that tenders be invited for forming (ho northern end of Grimsey's road, and for shingling the cistern r-nd of Preston', road. Corresp.adence—Prom Mr John Uiuchcliffe, offering bis interest in one acre ot land on Sc-ct:ou 1218 for the sum of £5. Accepted, ir'roin Messrs Joynt and Perceval, forwarding account. From the Eyreton Road Board, relative to tha cottage at White's bridge. From Mr A. Florance, offering some valuable Bug;,'e_tions for the prevention of sand drifting ou the roads in the neighborhood of New Brighton. From the Drainage Board, statin* that no alteration can bo made iv the rate levied on properties on the western aide of the North road until the estimates for next year arc brought down. From the County Coun'-il re registration of dogs. The subject to be deferred until next meeting. From the Chief Surveyor relative to deviation -of Lower Styx road. From the Under-Secretary for railways, stating that the crossings on Bealy'3 and Belfast roads should receive attention. From the County Council, stating that the sum of .£l5O had been granted towards the cost of maintaining main roads. From Mr E. 11. Bhodes, relative to the drain oa Preston's road. Resolved that the sum of £0 be paid to the Papaaui Sparrow Club for tha purpose cf purchasing birds' eggs and heads. The Collector waß directed to t.ike action against all persons whose rates are in default. Accounts amounting to —113 6s 2d were passed ior payment, and the meeting adjourned.