MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14093, 22 June 1909, Page 7

MEETINGS.

REMUERA ROAD BOARD. Thk Remuera Road Board met last night, when there were present: The chairman (Mr. J. Dempsey) and Messrs. C. A. Cawkwell, J. S. Dickson, E Bond, and A. O. Pilkington. The. Minutes Questioned: Mr. Cawkwell criticised the minutes of the last meeting. It would appear from them that the Board had agreed to cut away the footpath in front of a new house on the main road and build a. brick wall. That, however, was not intended. It was Intended to cut away the footpath and to leave the owner of the house to build what be liked in the way of a wall. After the meeting he had discovered that the wall was being built by the Board, and despite his protest it was finished. This he considered dishonest. Mr. Dempsey said it was not more dishonest than the action of the Board" in building a wall to keep the earth from falling in any other residence. He thought that the proposal not to build the wall had been carried. Messrs. Bond and Dickson said the minutes were correct. Mr. Cawkwell considered it would be dishonest to confirm the minutes. The wall, which was 2ft high, was not necessary to keep the earth back from the footpath. He moved that the account be sent to the owner, but the motion lapsed and the minutes were confirmed. Sanitation: It was resolved to ask the Health Department to undertake the sanitary supervision of the district at a charge not exceeding £20. Dr. Flirty (district health officer), who was present, said he would iecommend to Dr Valintine that the work be undertaken. Manukau Water Supply: Messrs. Dempsey and Cawkwell were appointed to attend a conference of the Manukau Water Supply Board on Thursday. Rates on King's College: A request for the exemption of King's College from rates was refused. Lamps: The Board resolved that any new lanterns purchased should be of a superior type recommended by the Gas Company. Rates : Notice of motion was given to levy the following rates for the ensuing year:—General rat* of Jd in the £, hospital rate of ,d in the £, water loan special rate of 5-16 d in the £, main road loan special rate of 1 16 1 in the £, special rate for south-western drainage area of 5-16 d in th» £. We«tlM>uriie present drainage area special rate of l-16d in the £. ONEHUNGA FORESTERS. The half-yearly meeting of Court Pride of Onehunga. No. 5261, A.0.F., was held at the Foresters' Hall last evening, when there was a large muster of the brethren, including the district officers Brother D. Hyouiason, C.R., presided, and after the disposal of routine business four candidates were Initiated, bringing the membership total up to 225. The annual balance-sheet and report showed the court to be in a strong position. Lately. It was stated, a new piano had been secured at a cost of £68, a new matai floor had been laid down in the hall at an outlay of £30, decorations to the building had run into £10, and a series of inverted incandescent 'ights hail been installed at a cost of £7 The installation of officers for the term was then proceeded with, as follows C.R., Brother A. Watts; 8.0. Brother P. Holmes; S.W., Brother R. T.aklng; J.W., Brother W. R. Cox; secretary. Brother J J. Shaldrick, F.D.C R ; treasurer. Brother W. C. Watte; P.C.R , Brother D. Hrauiasoit; 5.8., Brother J. Straw.