LOCAL BODIES' MEETINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 170, 20 July 1910, Page 7

LOCAL BODIES' MEETINGS.

INDUSTBIAIi ASSOCIATION, The Committee of the Auckland Provincial Industrial Association met at the secretary's (Mr Ti fi. "Whltton) office yesterday afternoon. . - - ■'•'■

Training School.—Reports of visits paid by two committees of the Association ■to the Technical College were presented by Mr S. Nathan. The school was found In a State of. efficiency, but tie building was too small for requirements. They were informed that from 390 to 400 students attended the classes nightly, and when the School wad visited there Were 200 students at work In. the various departments. . The chairman said that there was no doubt that it 'was a very valuable institution, and It was a pity the public did Hot take more interest in It. Manufacturers'. Complaint.—MrC. Hodgson moved, "That this meeting of manufacturers, being members of the Anckland Industrial Association, respectfully protests against the form of inquiries for the census returns, especially clauses 8 and 9; the stating of the total value of all materials used Is ample information for all practical purposes for Government retuens for publication; the total value of productions is, in our opinion, sufficient for information sought under clause 11; the returns to be submitted by manufacturers for the census of 1911 should be those nearest to the annual stocktaking of respective manufacturers previous to the 31st March nest." Mr Nathan seconded. No one seemed to know the why and wherefore of such an enormous mass of information being required, which in many instances was almost impossible to supply. The motion was adopted, and" it was decided also to send copies to the Chamber of Commerce and the Employers' Association. UNIVERSITY COI/I/EGE COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Auckland University College Council, held yesterday afternoon, was attended by the chairman (Sir M-aurice O'Rorke) and the Hon. J. A. Tole, Messrs T; TJ. Welle find C. J. Parr, the Mayor of Auckland (Mr L. J. Bagnall), Dr. W. C. "WV McDowell, and the Key. Wi Beatty. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs T.- W. Leys, G. I/. Pcacocke and Dr. Bamford. The order paper was a. very 'light one, and such business of interest as was transacted is referred to elsewhere. HARBOUK BOABI>.

The Auckland Harbour Board met yesterday afternoon.

Shipwreck Belief Society.—The secretary of the Shipwreck Relief Society of New Zealand wrote asking the Board for a donation towards the. society's funds. It was decided to reply regretting that the Board was not empowered to accede to the request. A Quagmire.—The secretary, of the Society for the Prerention of Cruelty to Animals wrote drawing attention to what he stated as the most disgraceful road in Auckland—the entrance to the tip at Freeman's Baj;. The engineer, reporting, eipressed the opinion that something should be done at once, i Heferred to the Worts Commltteev , . '

ATJCKLANft HOSPITAIi BOAItD. She ordinary meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid.Board was held last night.

Tenders. —The following tenders were received for the building of the Gecrfetaiy's house at the hospital:—Turner and Beale, £1198; Hosklng, £1360; Mason Bros., JolOiO; \t. E. Trevarthen, £1019; .S. 1.. Clarke, £1323; James Webster, £1317; John DAVis, £1212; Heron Bros., £1166; .G. H. Page, £1030; A. R. Hobine, £114 S. The estimate made for the work by the board's architect was £950. The lowest tender, that of W. E. Trevarfhen (£1010), Was accepted. Tlie Costley Home.—The Inspector-Gene-ral renewed his request that the Board give further consideration to the question of receiving the aged from the Waikato District, and so; assist him to limit .the tendency to erect small institutions in TariouS parts Of the country .--The letter was re' c'elved. ■ ~ :, * • ; ... ■■■'< ■■'• :

Sanatoria Pees.—The .Director of the be-' partment of Tourist and Health Kesprts wrote that the Government had decided to discontinue free treatment of po6r people needing hot mineral water treatment at the sanatoria at Hptorua and Hanmer Springs. This had been decided upon because the cost of this free treatment ought not to be borne by the "Tourist Department; and be r cause the limited number of bede available did hot allow of patients being treated promptly.—The letter was referred t<> the Hdspital Committee. v An Anonymous Gift.—-The secretary of tbe Tiospitnl reported that lie nad. received anonymously a gift of £10 for expenditure for the bdnedt of patients In the hospital. The Board passed a resolution pf thanks t6 the nameless donor. ,\ : I&DBN TBSiIACB SOAD BOAEDj

•A meeting at the Eden TeSmce Road Board was held last evening. A communication was received from the City Council in referenced to the lighting of the New North-road, from Mt. Eden-road to Domlnion-iKKId, stating that the cost for lamps Similar .to those of Karangahape-toad would be £22 5/ for nine lamps. The Department, however, would not be able t» supply the power lor a year at leaet. In conclusion, It eta ted that the electrical engineer had 'been instructed !to confer withthe Board to go fully Into the mutter. •Mr Thps. .Napier was authorised to erect a publit! water trough In Porter's Avenue, at'A cost of: £3 15/. and it was decided to order a steel ibell-'tower from Messrs Master Bros. .. '". - (The matter of raising a Joan of £5000 or £6000 for putting Eden Terrace xoade, and particularly uSew North-road, in order was discussed, and It was decided to get an estimate of cost of the various works. KEJrUE&A ROAD BOABD,

The Remuera Kdad Board met Jast night. There -were present: The chairman. (Mr. C. A. Cawkwell), and Messrs. B. Bond, W. J. Parker, and P. Spencer. - The chairman reported that in regard to the constitution of the Auckland .Harbour Board, under the provisions of the Harbours Bill, and with, the object of securing for Remuera direct representation, he cad forwarded several telegrams to the Minister for Marine, pointing out that If the request was granted, the number of members would not be increased. ' The desire was that the term "County of Eden" should be altered to :h« Remuera Bead district. Mr. W, P. Miissey. (Leader of the Opposition) and other members had promised to support Remuera'e claim for direct representation. The public health inspector reported two cases of diphtheria, which, had been, removed to J the Auckland Hospttal. The inspector also suggested that something should be done towarde dealing with the storm-water In the low-lying areas around Marewa-road as houses in that vicinity had their foundations flooded. It was decided to forward a copy of the letter to the One-tree -Hill Board. . -

ONE-TBiEE HILL ROAD'BOARD. The One-tree Hill Road Board met last nf- m There were present: The Chairman (Mr B. A. Craig)i Messrs T. H. Sowe, C. Brooks, O. CJreagh, and C. M«Klriney A deputation from the Ellerslie Town Board, headed by the Chairman (Mr Geo. Wilkinson), waited upon the Board Tvith reference to necessary drainage works in the One-tree Hill district, contiguous to the Ellerslie boundary. It was decided to refer the matter to a -committee to report to tho next meeting of the Board. It "waa decided to convert the dangerous crossing at the Royal Oak Hotel and Mount Smart-road into a level crossing. The Chairman gave notice to move at the nest meeting of the Board, "That a general rate of three farthings In the £ on the capital value of all ratable property be struck for tke year commencing on September 1,. 1910."

The matter of the area of building sites artin came up for consideration, but upon the suggestion of the Chairman, it was decided to defer the matter to a full meeting. •Mr KcKlnney thought that the present area oi not l«ee *hsn a quarter acre, with C6ft frontage, was restricting 'building operations, but other menrtrere held that ft had been the means of attracting a desirable class of residents. When the matter Is further difienssed, consideration will be given ■to the advisability of taking a referendum of ratepayers.. In order to give the Board the necessary power in the direction indicated, the Chairman gave notice to move at the nest meeting the following motion: "If, In the. opinion of tho Board, a full -compliance ifith all. or any part of these bylaws or any provision thereof, iwotild needlessly injuriously affect the course or operation of business, or be attended with, great loss and inconvenience to nay person, with-

SS, ?L benefit to the com-' amity, the .Board.a«y, on special appuS. tiqn, relax the strict observance oTaJw provision, or modlfythe same, provided tKt such other terms as. they may impose ba complied with by the applicant." i The Chairman advised tie Board that he Bad-received a Ministerial reply, in refer, ence to. the nlling.and cutting oi. that portion of the Great South-road known a= Dove's Hill, to the effect that inquiries ■were being made In order to ascertain if the work was one tor -which provision could ■be made on the, current, year's public works estimates. _. o.iuuu*.