HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7223, 24 April 1884, Page 6

HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

A speeiiil meeting of the Christcbm eb Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held at the Immigration Office at 4 p.m. yesterday; present —The Mayor of Christchurch (in the chair), the Mayor of Sydenham, Dr Prins, and Mr C. T. tck. The Secretary, Mr J. E. March, stated that the Chairman was still too unwell to attend. An apology was also made for the absence of Mr Hawkos. The Mayor of Christchurch said that the meeting was a special one for the purpose of taking into consideration the subject matter that had been brought before the Colonial Secretary on his last visit by a deputation of the Board—namely, the exre ulilure, on drainage or otherwise, of the amount the Government had in hand toi the Christchurch Hospital. The Colonial Secretary had given the Board to understand that the vote would lapse by June 3t>. Strictly speaking, the vote had already lapsed, but Government had power to retain it until the date mentioned. Ho had also given the Board distinctly to understand that if they recommended the drainage before that time Government would put it in hand at once ; but that if they recommended the kitchen it would not bo done, because the Drainage Board had threatened the Government with an action to compel them to connect the hospital with the sowers. The case was simply this —the Board must either lose the money or recommend the Government to connect the hospital, which course would prevent an action at law, the cost of which would have to be borne by the citizens. He had prepared a resolution, in order to save time. It was “That this Board recommends to the Government the necessity of carrying out the drainage of the Hospital as advised by the Government officer in his report of March G of this year.” Dr Prins said that, under the circumstances, he must agree with the Mayor that the best thing was to get the drainage work done, but he must say chat the surface drainage from the Hospital was one of the smallest items in the pollution of the river which received the surface drainage of the whole of Christchurch and its neighbourhood. If it were not for the circumstances in which the Board was placed, he should certainly oppose spending the money in drainage. Under the circumstances, however, he would second the motion.

The Mayor of Sydenham would like to say that it was not only the pollution of the river, the advocates of the drainage considered, but the health of persons in and around the Hospital. Dr Prins said that there was nothing detrimental to the health of the patients. The Mayor of Sydenham said that he had been at the spot, and had seen things that he thought would he detrimental to the health of the patients. Dr Prins said that he had been there often, and had never seen anything of the sort. The Mayor of Sydenham said that he certainly thought that what he had seen lying about would to health, and°that better drainage should be provided. The kitchen was in a very fair condition, but there were other improvements wanted. Dr Prins; You cannot improve unless you connect the place with the sewers. The Mayor of Sydenham: Precisely so. The motion was then put and carried •ncra. con. Mr Ick suggested that the Secretary should telegraph at once to the Government. Mr March replied that he intended to do so. The Mayor of Sydenham said that Mr Austin, the Government Engineer, should be got to communicate with the Drainage Board at once, as the Board met on Tuesday, and it was desirable that the work should be put in hand without loss of time, in order that the vote should not he allowed to lapse. A. certain amount of time would have to be consumed in getting plans, Ac., ready. This concluded the business, and the Board adjourned. KAIAPOI BOROUGH COUNCIL. Special Meetings. A special meeting of this body was held on Tuesday evening * present—His Worship the Mayor and Councillors Hansen, Woodford, Stanton, Wilson, Anderson, Fraser, and Butt. The Mayor explained that the meeting had been called for the purpose of confirming a resolution proposed on March 25 last, to enable the Council to strike a special rate of 7d in the £ on Hie rateable value of the property in the Borough, in order to comply with the requirements of the Eoads and'Bridges Construction Act re loan for construction of iron bridge over the river Waimakariri. The Mayor read the minute referred to. Councillor Wilson proposed, and Councillor Fraser seconded —“ That the minute as read be confirmed.” Carried. A second special meeting was then held; present —His Worship and the same Councillors. His Worship explained that the meeting had been called for the purpose of making a special order for taking over Hugh street. On the motion of Councillor Wilson, it was decided—“ That the street known as High street, as described in the conveyance, be taken over by the Council as a public street, in accordance with section 211 of ‘ The Municipal Corporations Act, 1876/ ” < Councillor Butt dissented. It was further decided to advertise the above in accordance with the Act. Oedinaey Meeting. The ordinary meeting was then held. COEEESPONDENCE. Letters were received from J. Burnett, Engineer N. Z. Eailways, acknowledging receipt of Council’s letter re cattle stops, and promising immediate attention to same. From Mr D. McDonald, Clerk of Maudevillc and Eangiora Eoad Board, drawing attention to gorse growing on Beach Eoad. It was decided to serve notice upon owners of land to clear the obstructions referred to. Prom Mr O. Peez, Bridge Engineer covering account for half cost of new plans for bridge, £63 Is lOd. The letter was referred to the Bridge Committee. From Bank of New Zealand requesting permission to erect a horse post in front of premises. Eeferred to Works Committee. sueveyoe’s eepoet. This report referred to general works of the town, and notified that tenders had been called for asphalting, kerbing, and formation of sundry footpaths in the town. The report, after considerable discussion, was adopted. FINANCE. The receipts for the past fortnight were reported to be £l9 15s Gd ; credit balance in bank, £291 7s. Accounts amounting to £39 7b were passed for payment. WOEKS COMMITTEE’S EEPOET. Councillor Hansen reported that a thorough inspection of the streets and footpaths had been made, and recommended certain improvements. The report was received. It was decided to call for tenders for 100 yards of fine shingle for footpaths. OEDINAEY BUSINESS. It was decided to have the drain in Akaroa street properly cleaned. A question arose as to the liability of property ownex's re kerbing and channelling in front of their premises. The matter was deferred for a fortnight. TENDEES. Prom Mr F. Lambert, to clay Eavea street at Is 5d per yard; formation of Cass

street at ; formation of footpath on North road A 3 10a. Accepted. From Bftllautyne and Thompson, kerbing at 25s per chain. Accepted. Prom E. Swothurst, asphalting at 2s 3d per yard and 3a per yard. Accepted subject to approval of Works Committee. From J. Whitehead, for drainage at 28s per chain. Accepted. A tender from Mr P. Bate for painting lamp-posts, Ac., was accepted. NOTICE OF MOTION. Councillor Wilson gave notice of motion—“ That the Council at its next meeting make and levy a rale of one shilling in the pound on the rateable property in the Borough.” The Council thou adjourned.