MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 136, 9 June 1909, Page 2

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. The council of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society met at the Aluseuin Buildings last night. I Accounts.—The sum of £100 0/6 wag passed for payment of accounts. The receipts for the inontn amounted to £1S 0/4. . I Stocking the Streams.—Mr. J. b. Roper' i wrote, asking the committee to forward, 'him a supply of trout for the Matakuna "River, the applicant undertaking to liberatej them. 1: was decided to defer the appHea-l ; tion to make inquiries about the stream. Tie chairman staled it would be risky to I send yearlings all thai distance, but if the I stream was found to be suitable, fry might ibe placed there. An application from Sir. ■J. E. West, secretary of the Plinier Domain Board, for a supply of. trout fry for the Henderson streams, was also deferred, the secretary to reply in terms of the prei vious resolution. It was decided to inform Mr. J. E. Waters, who applied for trout I fry for the Ulkulala Creek and its tributaries, that after the Thames bad been stocked and obligations fulfilled, the council I would, if supplies were available, accede Ito the request. Black Swan Not Game.—The Minister for Internal Affairs, the Hon. l<. Buddo. notified the committee that black swan ceased Ito be game within New Zealand in December, IS9O. This notification had since been modified as regards some parts of the DoI minion, but not as regards Auckland. Imported Game.- -The Minister for Internal Affairs wrote consenting to the importation of rod-legged partridge and the Canadian gocse. He states that black swan ceased t obe game within New Zealand in December, ISUO. POINT CHEVALIER ROAD BOARD. The Point Chevalier Road Board met last night. Present: Messrs. Thus. Diguau (chairman) S. McW'illiams, T. J. Mclvor, J. iloskeus, and S. Morrow. It was decided to join with Grey Lynn and Arch Hill in the appointment of poundkeeper and ranger, and that the ranger have control of the whole district. Mr. Brooks attended with plans and specifications of a new road-Bannerman-roud. near "Western Spring-road.- It was decided to approve of the plans, etc. The Board resolved, in answer to a report of Mr. \V. W. Dicnan, who submitted plans, etc.. of a new road called Meola-roud, to visit the road on Snirdoy afternoon. The chairman gave notice to move at next in the 1". and a special rate of J of a penny In the £, to provide Interest on Government loan, be struck for the ensuing year. It was decided to enforce the heavy traffic by-laws. The chairman was appointed representative to the Auckland and suburban, local bodies' conference. The clerk reported that several new houses had been erected during the year, and others are in course of construction, and that the capital value of the district Jiad increased since tfie completion of Great! North-road, which shows that the district I ia progressing. EPSOII ROAD BOARD. The Epsom Road Board nek , its regular meeting last night. The chairman (Mr W. R. Bloomneld.i presided, and there were also present Messrs J. Edgerley and T. Grainger. Fire Brigade.—A letter was received from the Newmarket Borough Council Informing the Board that it could not allow its fire brigade to attend fires outside the borough, unless some understanding was arrived at for paymetii of the brigade's services and use of appliances. It was agreed thin Mr Bloomfield should Interview the Muyor of Kewmarket on the subject.

Hates for the Year.—The chairman gave noth-e to move the levying of the following General rate, jd in the £ on the ratable value; hospital rate, one-sixth, of a penny Lv the £ on the Tatable value.

Hospital and Charitable Airl.—A notice of assessment was received, showing that the districts contribution for hospital and charitable uid purposes for the ensuing year had been set down at £382 as against £270 lust year, this being nn increase of £112. The chairman said it was evident that the Board was now going in for pulling people's teeth—a thing he had always been opposed to. The amount was passed for payment.

Barton-road.—A letter was read from the City Council acknowledging receipt of the Board's letter, suiting that, in the Board's opinion, the proposed expenditure for the improvement of Barton-road was not necessary, aud that Therefore the Board could not see its way to contribute to the cost, but would be prepared to send delegates to discuss the matter at a conference with the City and Eden Councils. In reply the City Council stated that, as the proposed improvements would not be on the city side of the street, and in view of the expression of opinion by the Board, the Council had decided to take no further action. The letter was received. XORTnCOTE BOROUGH COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Northcote Borough Council was held last night In the Bay View Hall. Mr. H. Oadness (Mayor) occupied the chair, and there were also present: Crs. Geo. Fruser. B. Van Veen, A. E. Oreenslade, A. Waterworth. A. W. Tyer, Jas. Stewart, J. B. I'onar, aud 11. 11. Hunt.

Queen-street. —It was resolved to put in temporary drains in front of ,Mr. lEptlug's shop as fat- as Messrs. Hellnby's shop.

communication, on behalf of the ratepayers of Brndney-road, asking attention to the footpath, was referred to the Works Committee, the surfaceman to report.

Denby's Gultv.—A further letter from ■Mr. A. E. H. Harrison asked that the footpath in Denby's Gully be made passable for pedestriuns. This footpath was left to the engineer to attend to on completion of the works in Bay aud Callan's ronrts. Itoud Repairs.—lt was decided to shell portions of Robb-road and Princes-street. Ferry Crossing.—The Auckland f'itv Council notified that a temporary crossing would be lairl down in Quay-street, from the Northcote ferry tee to the opposite side. 'Bus-drivers.—On the motion of Cγ. Van Veen, seconded by Cr. Hunt, it whs decided to draw the attention of the owners of vehicles plying for hire to the danger of boys driving, and asking them to remedy this matter. Hospital Rate.—The Auckland Hospital Board notified that the amount of £100 2/7 had been levied as Northcote , s share towards hospital and charitable aid, in addition to £3 for infectious diseases' hospital. New Road.—lt was decided to accept dedication of \vaJmea-avenue from Mr W. H. de Luen, on the terms agreed upon between Mr. de Luen and the Council. Fire Brigade.—A letter from Mr. B. Brigade, was referred to the Fir e Committee. The writer notified that the firehell would be erected next Monday, and stated that the brigade had collected £18 towards the purchase of uniforms, but were in need of further contributions for this object. It was decided to ask Cnpt. Petterd to furnish the Council with a plan showing the I positions of the fire plugs. Waterworks.—The waterworks engineer reported that 819,115 gallons had been pumped for the month, but the increase was due to a burst in the main on the Lake-road. Works Committee.' — The report of the Works Committee was adopted, with the addition that Heath's road would be attended to by the surfaceman as soou as possible. Financi.nl Statements.—On the motion of Crs. Waterworth ami Fraser, it was decided that future statements would show the loan expenditure separate from the general account.

Vehicular Stage.—On the motion of Cr. Hunt, it was refolved to again approach the Auckland Harbour Board, with a view to having vehicular stages constructed at tbe Northcote wharf.

Street Liirhtinc - The Mayor complainert cf the unsatisfactory condition of tbe street lighting. On Sunday night four lights