BOROUGH MEETINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 149, 25 June 1902, Page 6

BOROUGH MEETINGS.

DEVONPORT.

The Devonport Council met last evening. Present: Messrs E. W. Alison (Mayor), J. A. Walker, H. J. Barry, C. R. Handcock, F. E Mason, W. Wilson, J. W. Harrison,and "W. Handley.

Drinking Fountain.—Mr M. A. Beaney wrote to the Council stating it was nis intention to donate a cast-iron fountain, to be erected near his boatslips, for the special use of yachtsmen and the general public, provided the Council supplied the water free of taxes. The offer was accepted, and water will be supplied as requested.

Correspondence.—Mr R. H. McCallnm wrote that the Council had not performed their contract with him'to form Kapai Road. The work will be comnumoei as soon as possible. On the application of Mr H. A. Campbell, it was decided to repair the footpath irr Vauxhall Road from Fort Takapuna to Narrow Neck Beach. It was also decided to extend the footpath in Clarence-street.

Water Supply.—The following notices of motion, appearing in Mr Philson's name, were considered: "That a return be prepared and presented to the Council showing the total payments for water supply other than in connection with water for domestic purposes, for the year ending December 31, 1902. Such return to specify particulars as to scale or special arrangements paid by each of the undermentioned businesses or occupations: Auckland Harbour Board, water for d*ck; latrines on wharf, Ferry Company, hotels, racecourse, various butchers, bakers, livery stables, racing stabies, and any other extraordinary supplies." The Mayor could .not see that there was any prospect of the water rate being lowered, as the ruling rate was very reasonable, and it would be unprofitable to sell the water for less. The arrangements made in connection with all extraordinary supplies had been satisfactory to the Council, and had not been complained of by consumers. He moved an amendment. "That the return be prepared and presented to the Waterworks Committee for consideration." The motion in its amended form having been agreed to by Mr Philson, and seconded by Mr Baulf, was adopted.

Names for Streets.—The Council decided to name the road from the dock to the junction of Victoria Road, Queen's Parade. It was also decided that from Victoria Road to Clarence-street East be known as Marine Square, and that from this point to the torpedo yards be called Torpedo* Square. In connection with King Edward's Parade, Mr M. A. Jenny, in the event of pillar posts being erected near the steps, asked the Council's acceptance of candelabra for the ornamentation of the said posts. The offer was accepted. Finance.—Accounts, were passed for payment amounting to £140 7/8. The town clerk (Mr J. C. Webster) reported that the bank balances stood as follows: General account, dr., £2150 4/3; waterworks account, cr., £657 14/4; .interest account, No. 1, cr., £478, 12/; interest account, NJ. 2, cr., £89 6/7; interest account, No, 3, dr., £300 5/4; deposits account, cr., £12; Rangitoto Island Domain Board account, cr., 15/10; Devonport Domain Board account, No. 1, dr., £134 2/9; Devonport Domain Board account, No. 2, cr., £10 0A WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—An ideal spirit for men and women.