TOWN BOARD MEETING.

Northern Advocate, 20 October 1888, Page 2

TOWN BOARD MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of this Board was held on the Bth inst. Present: —Cmr. Day, "Wakelin, Mclnnis, and McGregor. This being the first meeting of the newly elected Board, the Clerk stated, that it was necessary for Commissioners to elect their Chairman for the ensuing two years, and requested that it be done. Cmr. Wakelin moved, " That Cmr. Day be Chairman," which was seconded by Cmr. Mclnnis, and carried unanimously. Cmr. Day said, he thanked the Commissioners for the honour they had again conferred upon him. He was glad that he had so secured the confidence of his colleagues as to be unanimously re-elected to this important position. It had, in the past, been his constant endeavour to work for the interest of the Board and thus, promote the welfare of the town, and those objects would continue to be bis aim so long as he had a seat at the Board. The concord and unanimity which had pervaded the Board during the past term was a pleasing characteristic,, and he had not the slightest doubt but that this f-:eling would continue, and that but one object, the welfare of their district, would actuate them. He again thanked the Commissioners, and opened the business of the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting wera read and confirmed. A letter was read from the audit office t enclosing the balance sheet for the year ending 31st June, 1888, duly audited, and signed by the Auditor General, which was as follows: — .Receipts.

Liabilities. Interest on Board .. .. II 4 0 Constable Hogg made an application to have the footpath made in front of his property. The Board agreed to do this as soon as these works are proceeded with. Accounts to the amount of £5 11/ were read and passed for payment. The Chairman moved, " That the Puriri tree, on the Board's grounds, be sold|[by auction, on Saturday at 4 p.m., and that the proceeds be retained for the purpose of planting the circle with ornamental trees." This was seconded by Cmr. Mclnnis, and carried. Cmr. Wakelin offered his services to sell the tree free, which, was accepted with thanks.

CHORAL SOCIETY. IAM very glad to be able to say that there is every probability of the Kamo Choral Society recovering from its recent torpid condition, and resuming its operations with increased vigour. There was a capital attendance at the practice on Monday night, many of the old members being present, when it was arranged to have a concert shortly, at which some new and very attractive musical pieces will be produced. The conductor's baton is still wielded by Mr A. M. Rust, who seems to be more enthusiastic than ever in his desire to promote the welfare of the society and to make it a permanent establishment in the district. The secretaryship is in the hands of Mr F. F. Day, who is also the president, and who will be happy to enrol new members. There was a Band of Hope meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel on Wednesday evening, which was largely attended by the youthful portion of the community of Kamo, and at which the temperance principles were elucidated, and recitations and musical selections given during the evening. The lecture on Bees, which was to have been delivered by Mr O. Poole on Wednesday did not eventuate, as the attendance was so very small that it was not worth the lecturer's while to hold it. There being two other meetings in Kamo the same evening no doubt had something to do with the poor muster. The pride of Kamo was sold last Saturday, and realised the large sum of 31/. The Lawn Tennis Club commenced ita season on Thursday. The afternoon was beatif ully fine, the lawn in splendid condition, and the attendance very good. There are several new members this season, which promises to be quite a successful one.

KAUEI CAENIVAIi The Fancy Costume Skating Carnival at the Kauri on Tuesday was largely attended by the residents of the district. As the event will be reported by a spectator I will merely say that the number of fancy dresses fell far short of what was expected. Whangarei was not represented at all, which was to be regretted, as many came on purpose to< see the costumes. The dance however was an unqualified success, and was kept up until one o'clock. The night was gloriously fine, which added to the enjoyment. I regret to have to remark that larrikinism in its worst form exhibited itself on that night ; not at the carnival, but outside * tho hall. A young lady had removed her saddle from her horse, and placed it with her habit and kit in the church grounds, in what tihe thought a safe place. On going for it after the dance it was not to be found. The

young lady and her brother (who also had his bridle taken away) were more than half an hour searching about the for the missing saddle, &c, which were at last discovered hidden in the branches of a tree. This was about two p.m. , and the young lady had a long way to go. Now sir, a trick like this is far beyond a joke, and the perpetrator (whoever he may be) deserves a good thrashing. It is a hard thing if people cannot go out to a place of amusement, or for a visit, without running the risk of being treated like this. The writer was similarly served some little time back in Whangarei ; but he was not fortunate enough to find his property or horse either, and had to stay the night in Whangarei, besides being put to the expense of buying a new bridle and stirrup. What fun there is in an abominable trick like this I fail to see. It ia simply disgraceroL, and the offenders should be punished. Perhaps publishing these two instances may put people on their guard for the future.

THE COAL MINE. The output of coal from this mine still con--tinues on a satisfactory scale, last week being 863 tons. There have been nine arrivals of vessels for coal since our last issue, and the s.s. Fiona has loaded and sailed for Fiji with 1000 tons. Tho Kamo miners had a meeting on Wednesday evening, when it was arranged jto have a concert and dance at the Hall on Friday, 26|h inst. No doubt this will be very succesful. The men want a little amusement and recreation. Their work at aU times is hard, now especially so, and a gathering like that proposed will afford them and their families some rational enjoyment, and tend to promote harmony of feeling amongst them. We wish the affair every success. The daace will I understand be by invition. Phelos.

Assets. Balance as above . . . . 23 4 4 Bates due 42 14 6 Rents due 12 12 0

Balance in Bank „ .. 23. 4 4 Total .. .. £234 11 10

ExPENDITUBE. Public works . . . . . . 1 33 4 9 Salaries 3100 Printing, &c 7 2 0 Law .. .. .. .. 22.0 Elections 110 County rato 0 18 9 License 2 12 0 Dogs .. .. '.. .. o 9 6 Hall 17 15 6 Pound 10 2 0> Oil 9 R

£ s. a. To Balance at Bank . . . . 64 17 1^ Rates /59 3 3f Government subsidies.. .. 17 6 5 Contribution 17 6 License foes . . . . . . 5110 0 Dog fees 8 10 0 Hall fees 21 17 6 Pound fees 12 116 Pound sales 7 8 6 Total .. .. £234 11 10