MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13096, 8 February 1906, Page 3

MEETINGS.

POINT CHEVALIER ROAD BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Point Chevalier Road Board was held 011 Monday evening. Present: Messrs. P. Collins (chairman). Thos. Dignan, J. Simpkins, and S. McWilliams. It was decided to co-operate with the Auckland City Council in regard to approaching the banks to allow interest upon credit balances of local bodies' funds. Tho Auckland City Council asked if the Board was prepared to agree to adopt the proposed city abattoir for the district. It was agreed not to take any action in the matter. Messrs. Collins (chairman) and T. Digr.an "ere appointed to attend the meeting re Creator Auckland, and it was decided to decline to pay any money for clearing Archhill drain, as none of the property in the district is drained into it. A resolution wa> passed deciding- not. to take over any roads unless formed and metalled to the satisfaction of the Board. Mr. Dignan explained matters regarding the conference of local bodies in connection with public health and the infectious diseases hospital, and said that he had objected to the allocation for this district, which was £8 17s, and said that it was unfair to charge on the population basis, as over 500 of the population were in the mental hospital, and that institution paid no rates. It was decided to object to the allocation. Mr. Dignan also stated that ho had seen Mr. Bollard, M.H.R., as to the subsidy for Archhill Road deviation, and Mr. Ijollard said that he had written to the Minister for Public Works. The members expressed an opinion that it was time the work was put in hand. TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL. A meeting of the Auckland Trades and Labour Council was held iu the Tailoresses' Hall last evening. Mr. H. W. Brookes was in the chair, and there was a moderate attendance of delegates. Government Registry: A letter was received from the Premier, stating that thenwas no intention of opening a registry office for domestic servants at present. The letter was one in reply to inquiries made by the Council. The letter was received. Penrose Duplication Workmen: The Minister for Railways wrote in answer to a letter sent to him through the Council, urging that casual hands be paid weekly, or not at longer periods than fortnightly, and drawing attention to the fact that oatmeal, which was supplied 011 the Auckland-Pen-rose duplication works, for drinking purposes, had been discontinued since the elections. he Minister said that these matters were being inquired into. The letter was received, and it was decided to inform the person who instigated the inquiry of the Minister's reply. GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOARD. At the meeting of the Auckland Grammar School Board of Governors yesterday there were present: Sir Maurice O'Rorke" (chairman), Dr. Robcrton. Messrs. S. Luke, P. M. Mackay, and the headmaster (Mi. J. W. Tibbs). Mr. J. Wilson tendered his resignation as a member of the Whangarei High School Board. Mr. A. H. Mason was appointed in his stead. The chairman expressed regret at Mr. Wilson's resignation, he having rendered about 30 years' ■ useful wol on the Board. Mr. F. P. Worley, of Nelson, wrote accepting the position of science master. The Auckland" Education Board wrote consenting to the transfer to the Grammar School Board of a site in Howe-street for a Girl's High School. The Board also promised to assist 111 having the necessary legislation passed to have the transfer effected. The chairman stated the Board would have to undertake shortly the erection of a. girls' high school. The only suitable site was that iu Howe-street. At the instance of the chairman a vote, of thanks was accorded the Education Board for having so generously assisted in securing a site. THE CENTRAL MISSION. The Albert-street Hall was filled last evening by an audience who had met to hoar a. lantern lecture entitled " Missionary Work in the Land of the Pharaohs," by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, of the Egypt General MisIt was a graphic account of the people of Egypt. The lantern pictures were excellent. The lecturers gave an idea of the difficulties of propagating the Gospel among the followers of Islam.

To-day, at a-quarter past one p.m., at the Y.M.C.A. Hall. Albert-street, Mr. Bradley will deliver a special address to young men. This evening, at half-past seven .p.m. Mr. Bradley and his wife will deliver their farewell address, on "The Scenes of Their Labours on the Egyptian Mission Fields." The lecture will be illustrated by fresh limelight views. On Saturday they leave for Napier and Wellington.