RECEPTION OF THE GOVERNOR

Otago Witness, Issue 1422, 22 February 1879, Page 11

RECEPTION OF THE GOVERNOR

ARRIVAL.

The people of Port Chalmers were determined to receive his Excellency the Governor ia a becoming manner on Wednesday, and despite the inclemency of the weather the place presented a very brilliant appearance, the railway station, Mr DosTson's Port Chalmers Hotel, and the shipping, both at the piers and in the stream, being gaily decorated with flags for the occasion. The shipping, indeed, presented a very brilliant appearance, lines of streamers being stretched across the Bawen Pier from the Albion Company's ship Oamaru to the barque iEbhelberht, while all the other vessels were literally covered with bunting. A guard of honour was formed by the Port Chalmers Naval Brigade and Cadet Corps, under the command of Captain W. Goldie, and crowds of townspeople lined the approaches to the railway station and the wharf. The Union Company's steamer Ringarooma was signalled from Otago Heads at 8.30 a.m., and steamed alongside the Bowen Pier a few minutes before 10 a.m. On her arrival she was boarded by the Customs authorities, the Chief Harbourmaster, and others, and shortly afterwards his Excellency the Governor and party were escorted up to the end of the wharf, where the Mayor and Corporation met him, and presented him with an address, which was beautifully engrossed on parchment by Mr P. Treseder, and backed with royal blue silk. Mr R. D. Walker, the late town clerk, was selected to deliver it. His Excellency replied in the following terms : —Mr Mayor and Councillors,— 1 thank you sincerely for your address, and receive with pleasure the utterance of loyalty which ib contains. I can assure you that this visit is a very painful one, for I much regret leaving the Colony of New Zealand. It is through no act of my own that I am about to bid it good-bye. I never asked to be relieved of the government of this Colony, and would willingly stay here a few years more to see its progress and prosperity. But when her Majesty has graciously pleased to sanction my appointment to the Colony of Victoria, I feel it my duty, whatever my own feelings may be, to accept that honour. I can assure you that at all times I shall look with the deepest interest on what is going on in New Zealand. I shall watch her progress and continue to look anxiously around upon the well-being of her inhabitants. Gentlemen, of the prosperity of New Zealand I have not the slightest doubt. You have the management of your own affairs, and whatever may happen from time to time I entertain the fullest and most entire confidence in the good sense and loyalty of the people of this Colony, for I think, on looking to the past, that it is impossible not to look forward to the future with the utmost hope and certainty. When I look around me here, I remember that but a few years ago this port did not possess a single house, and that, in fact, it wai but a mere branch of the sea. Now I see around me vessels of trade from all parts of the world, and all the signs of advancement, and I am pleased to know that your commerce is large and

increasing. When I recollect that all this has taken place during the last 30 years, I can only look forward with hope and confidence to the future I thank you warmly for the reception of this visit, and I now heartily and cordially bid you farewell. Three very hearty cheers were then given by all present, while the children attending the Port Chalmers District School, who were ranged on the reclaimed ground under the superintendence of Mr Mackay (rector), together with their several teachers, then sang the National Anthem. At its conclusion, the Governor stepped in front of the little people, and said : My young friends, — I am anxious, before leaving, to bid you farewell. I am very glad that you have come here on this occasion that I may have this last opportunity of seeing you all. While I may, I would de»ire to impress upon your minds the necessity of taking advantage of the present time. Attend school regularly, and apply yourselves with diligence to your studies, and you will not have reason to blame yourselves, for, believe me, if you do not take advantage of the hours now accorded you for learning, you will in future years bitterly regret your neglect. Inculcate kindly feelings one to the other, and strive, by civility and good behaviour, to gain the respect of all. Itrustthat in future years you may follow the example of industry and perseverance set you by your fathers, and that you will make this country of yours honoured by the world. My young friends, I bid you farewell. Being again loudly cheered, his Excellency, attended by his aide de-camp, returned to the Ringarooma, where he remained until tbe time appointed for his departure to Dunedin. j ARRIVAL AT DUNEDIN. [ A few minutes after 2 p.m. the train ! containing his Excellency and suite drew jup alongside the western platform of the Dunedin railway station. The approaches to the station were besieged by a crowd, numbering about a thousand people. His Excellency was received by his Worship the Mayor of Dunedin (H. J. Walter, Esq.), and Councillors Isaac, Doughty, Gore, Thomson, Fish, Aldrich, Woodland, Leary, M'Kinnon, and Carroll ; and Mr J. M. Massey, town clerk ; and among other leading citizens who were present were his Honor Mr Justice Williams ; Sir F. D. Bell, Mr R. Oliver, M.H.R. ; Mr J. Green, M.H.R. ; Mr Hackworth, collector of Customs ,• Messrs E. B. Cargill, H. Tewaley, Montagu Pym, A. W. Smith, G. M'Lean, and G. W. Geddes. The following Volunteers were represented at the reception :—: — Dunedin Naval Brigade : Captain Smith, 1 lieutenant, 5 petty officers, and 49 gunners. Dunedin Naval Cadets : 1 lieutenant, 4 petty officers, and 40 gunners. No. 1 Company, City Guards : Captain Wilson, 1 lieutenant, 1 sub-lieutenant, and 17 rank and file. City Guards Cadets : 1 lieutenant, 1 subi lieutenant, 4 sergeants, and 24 rank and file. North Dunedin Rifles : Captain Reeves, 1 lieutenant, I sub-lieutenant, and 9 rank and file. The staff was represented by LieutenantColonel Stavely, Major Wales, and three staff sergeants. Mr Commissioner Weldon and Mr Inspector Mallard were also present, superintending the police detachments. Immediately on his Excellency, Lady Normanby, and suite alighting, the Artillery fired a salute of 17 guns, arms were presented, and the Railway Band struck up the National Anthem. The reception was of a purely formal character, no speeches being made. Several rounds of cheers were given for his Excellency, who, accompanied by the Mayor, was driven to the Volunteer Hall, to be presented with addresses.

AT THE VOLUNTEER HALL.

The new Volunteer Hall, in Dowling street, had been specially prepared for the occasion. The hall and galleries were crowded, the proportion of ladies being very large. The interior of the hall was lavishly decorated with bunting, floral wreaths, &c. The internal arrangements were made under the supervision of Messrs North and Scoullar, to whom much credit is due, The addresses that were presented were beautifully illuminated by Mr Thomas George, having been got up, in fact, in his usual tasteful style. On his Excellency entering the building, the school children sang the National, Anthem with admirable effect. He was attended on the platform by the Mayor and Councillors, representatives of the Friendly Societies, and several prominent citizens. The proceedings were commenced by His Worship the Mayok, who on rising said : — Your Excellency, I am about to ask you to accept an apology from me, for I intend departing from the usual course followed on such occasions, and to say a few words to you previously to presenting the address from our Corporation. It is exceedingly gratifying to have the opportunity of meeting your Excellency on the present occasion, because at one time it was not expected your Excellency would have again visited this portion of the Colony. Your Excellency is on the eve of leaving this for one of the greatest Colonies of the Australasian group, and I take it, sir, that a compliment has been paid to you by her Majesty's Government in making that appointment. — (Cheers.) We feel gratified, sir, that we have had a gentleman of your experience conducting the affairs of this Colony for a number of years. Your vast experience, sir, as a statesman, your extensive knowledge gained as the representative of her Majesty in o^her colonies, has been of infinite service to us, and I may say that during your term of office we have made progress far in advance of cither ancient or modern colonisation. I may say, also — I hope without touching upon delicate ground — that you have had, sir, most trying times. For instance, great constitutional changes have taken place, and your knowledge and management, and tact and judgment have enabled you to steer clear of those shoala which, had you been less informed or experienced, might have been encroached on. In this part of the Island we are not often favoured with visits from hoy Majesty's representative, but I hope the time is not far distant when the Parliament of New Zealand will see that it ia to their interest to have a commodious

residence ereoted here for the Governor.— (Cheers.) Auckland, your Excellency, possesses such a residence, and why should not we, in this the commercial capital of New Zealand, be able to entertain her Majesty's representative, without his having to reside at a private establishment whenever he comes here ? I may be allowed, sir, to express my admiration, and the admiration of every one residing in this city, at the manner in which you came here — probably at great inconvenience to yourself — to open the Dunedin and Christchurch railway. — (Cheers,) In addition to that, sir, yon kindly presided at the opening of our Benevolent Carnival; and I know, sir, it will be gratifying to you to learn that through your instrumentality, and the instrumentality of the Committee who arranged that carnival, the handsome sum of^ £1700, together with another £1700 subsidy, which the Institution is entitled to from the Government, has been handed to that Institution. — (Cheers ) It is also pleasing to us to know that at the Seat of Government, where you have resided, you have not been unmindful of the social affairs of that city. I believe that the working men of that city have reason to regret the day of your departure. I only regret that your Excellency's time will not permib of your visiting the Working Men's Club of this city. I may say, your Excellency, that we do not aspire to have the Seat of Government here, but — to use an expression which has been ascribed to the Colony you are novr about to represent!—^without "blowing," I may say that this is the chief commercial city of New Zealand, and we hope, sir, to maintain that position. When you are away from here, and look over the statistics of New Zealand, we trust you will • see that we have fully maintained that position. lam sure, your Excellency, that I express the feelings of every lady and gentleman in this hall, and of every one residing in this city, and far beyond it, when I say that it will be our extreme pleasure to learn that Lady Normanby on her arrival in Australia has been restored to perfect health, in order to preside in the renponsible position to which Bhe is called. And now, your Excellency, in conclusion, I must express my hearty and loyal wish — on behalf of the citizens of Dunedin — that your voyage may be a safe one, and that on your arrival you may receive the greeting that the Victorians are capable of giving their Governor. Your Excellency, I have done. Mr Massey, the Town Clerk, will now read the address prepared for you.

Mr Massey then lead the following address :—

To his Excellency, &c, &c. < May it please your Excellency, on the occasion of your Excellency's farewell visit, we, the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Dunedin, desire to give expression to our feelings of loyalty to her most gracious Majesty the Queen, and of respect for your Excellency. We desire to offer you our congratulations on the prosperity and progress of the Colony during the time your Excellency has governed it, and more particularly upon the extension of our railway system, including the completion of the through line from Christchurch to the Bluff. This must be regarded by the people of this portion of the Colony as one of the most profitable results of the Public Works scheme, which has so materially assisted in the development of onr resources. We consider the people of Victoria fortunate in having your Excellency to preside over the Government of that Colony, and venture to predict that our fellow subjects in that portion of her Majesty's dominions will have the same feeling of personal respect for your Excellency, and high esteem for your distinguished qualities, as are entertained by the people of this Colony. The manner in which your Excellency has upheld the dignity of your high office, under considerable difficulty, has, we venture to say, won the admiration and respect of the people of New Zealand. In conclusion, we desire to wish your Excellency, Lady Normanby, and family a proßperous voyage to Melbourne, and to express the hope that the Colonies may long have the benefit of your Excellency's abilities as her Majesty's representative.

His Excellency the Marquis of Normanby, in reply, said : Mr Mayor and Councillors, Ladies and Gentlemen, — I can assure you that; I have received your address, containing as it does the offer of your loyal feelings towards her Majesty, with sincere pleasure. I also received with infinite pleasure the expressions of satisfaction and compliment which you have paid me for the management of affairs since I have resided in your Colony. I can assure you that it is difficult for me to find words to express the feelings which I entertain this day. The kind and cordial reception which you have given me in your town, the large assemblage ■which I soe around me, all convince me of the assertion which has been made by the Mayor, that I have, to some extent at any rate, gained the good regard of the people of this portion of the Colony. To one holding the position I do, there is nothing which can convey greater satisfaction to his mind than the feeling that he has by his conduct obtained the respect of those over whom he has had to preside.-— (Applause.) I know that the loyal feeling which exists in the hearts of all her Majesty's subjects induces them, as a matter of course almost, to receive with cordiality and approval the person whom she has been pleased to place as her representative ; but, as on this occasion, when a Governor is taking his leave of the Colony, it is then that ho has an opportunity of seeing whether his conduct has met with their approval or not— (Applause). Because, although it is right as loyal subjects that you should give a cordial greeting to the Governor whom the Queen has Bent to you, it is not so incumbent upon you to express those feelings at the time he is about to leave you, and therefore any expression of this kind comes with double force to the Go* vernor whe is on the eve of his departure. — (Applause.) Believe me that the recollections of this day will long be printed on my mind. I shall long remember the large assemblage which I see before me, and I shall always look anxiously for, and watch with interest, the progress which is made in this great Colony. Of the future destiny of New Zealand I have no fear whatever. Thirty or five-and -thirty years ago, this now smiling and prosperous country was little more than a desert, inhabited by the native races in their uneducated and uncivilised condition. If, with tli at recollection in one's mind, one looks around and sees cities like

Bunedin, like Chrlstchurch, like Wellington, like Auckland— when one remembers the rising hamlets which present themselves in all directions ; when one looks at the smiling and happy homesteads which are scattered over the country, and observes the great progress which has been made in agriculture, — one cannot fail to see that this conntry is bound, whatever may happen in the future, to beoome a great and prosperous country. A bountiful Providence has placed in your bands a country which is capable of great things, and it is a serious and important duty which devolves upon you to utilise and improve to tho utmost those goods which God has been pleased to give you. You have a Constitution grounded on the Constitution of the Mother Country, which 18 the admiration of the world, and which is venerated by those who live under it. — (Ap« plause. ) Your Constitution, I say, is grounded as closely as circumstances will allow upon that Constitution. It ia perfectly possible that in the progress of time it may be found that this Constitution is susceptible of some changes. It is a human institution, and all humaa institutions are fallible ; but in snaking the changes I would beg of you to do so with a gentle and a cautious hand. — (Applause.) It is very easy to destroy and demolish, but it is not so easy always to rebuild ; therefore, I advise you to adopt the course which is adopted in the Mother Country, and when it is found that any changes are necessary, to ponder them well, and to weigh them well, before you destroy that whi6n exists and institute that which you know not. You have this blessing of a free and liberal constitution conferred upon you, almost unsolicited, by the Mother Country. It has been the happy policy of England, knowing the value which she attaches to her Constitutional principles, ta bestow them as far as possible on all her colonial subjects. Well, gentlemen, with this power of self-government, I feel confident that in the end everything will go right I have the most unbounded conti dence in the general good sense, and in the knowledge of whattbey require, of the people of any well-educated country — and remember it is to the people themselves that the power is given. It is perfectly true that you have your Parliament, that you have your Government, but they are simply the mouthpieces of the people themselves, — (Applause.) Therefore, I say, it is the duty of every man in this Colony to weigh well what he thinks right, and to act fearlessly and without hesitation in the way that he considers it his duty to act. If you do that, I feel confident that the future of this country will be as great as I or anyone in this large assembly could wish. I will not detain you much longer, because I am obliged to eschew — it is my duty as far as possible to esohew — everything of a controversial or party character ; but there is one point on which I had determined, if an opportunity offered me, to make a few remarks before leaving this Oolony, and. I know of no opportunity when I am likely to have so fitting a one, when there is so large an assemblage around. Since I came to New Zealand I have traversed her shores pretty nearly from end to end. I have visited all your principal towns and many of your rural districts, and in all I have been met, without exception, with, expressions of loyalty and attachment to the Queen, and veneration for the Mother Country. Well, gentlemen, I place most implicit reliance upon these assurances. I believe that they are heartfelt ; that they are thoroughly and entirely to be relied upon ; and I believe that anyone who would venture in any assemblage of New Zealanders to advocate separation from the Mother Country would receive scant justice at their hands. — (Loud and continued applause.) Well, the point which I wish to touch upon is one which I have heard .of with sincere regret. I have heard of late of a theory that it would be to the advantage of New Zealand that instead of having a representative of her Majesty, you should have an elective Governor. — (A. Voice : No, no.) Well, lam glad to hear the " No, no," because I believe that is the opinion of most people in New Zealand. — (Cheers.) But the subject has been mootod, and having been mooted, and coming to my knowledge, I think I am perfectly justified in -making allusion to that point, because it ia 02 c not only of local but Imperial interest. I anTnot going to enter into any argument whether an elective Governor is a good thing or a bad thing. I think it -would not be difficult to show that in those places where the head of the Government ia elective, it has not answered particularly well. I myself have spoken to many intelligent Americans, and in almost every instance they have assured me that they consider that the one difficulty in their Constitution. But without touching upon tha point of whether euoh a proposition is- good or bad, I want toput it plainly to you, what does it mean ? Why, it means separation from England. That proposition, if put straightforwardly to you, you would not entertain ; but coming under such a covering, it is possible it might become a political cry, and we all know that when political cries once get started, sometimes people are carried away by party feeling, and mischief arises, where, if they had been warned in time it would not have happened. I am now speaking to you, not as your Governor, not from any authority except my own, and you may take my words for what you think they are worth. — (Cheers.) But of this I am perfectly convinced, that neither the Government nor the Parliament, nor the people of England, would for one moment listen to any country remaining a Colony of Great Britain when it had refused to receive her Majesty's representative.—(Loudaudcontinuedapplause.) I can only say for one, I believe there is no man in the Colonies, no man in England, who attaches a greater value than I do to the union of the Colonies with tho Mother Country — (cheers) ; but I tell you fairly that in my place in the House of Lords 1 would vote against any Government or against any party or measure that would for one moment sanction ths Colony remaining an English Colony when the head of that Government was not her Majesty's representative. — (Loud cheers.) I have perhaps spoken warmly on this subject, because I feel warmly.— (Enthusiastic applause.) I should grieve to see anything which would weaken the tie between England and her Colonies— (prolonged cheers) — and I feel that thfe w » step which would be certain to

break that tie for ever. I will now conclude. I can only thank you from my heart for the very kind expressions of feeling I have received here to-day. It is the greatest reward that I could expect to have t© feel that I had gained the esteem and respect of the inhabitants of New Zealand.— (Loud cheers.) The school children here sang " God Defend New Zealand," under the conductorship of Mr Ferguson. Mr H. S. Fish, jun., then pre?ented aa address on behalf of the Friendly Societies, to which his Excellency replied in suitable terms. THE LEVEE. At 4 o'clock hia Excellency, attended by his aidede-oamp (Lord Hervey Phipps), held an undress levee in the Supreme Court Hall. The gallery was comfortably filled with ladies. The following gentlemen were presented to his Excellency :—: — Messrs Thomas Austin, John Philip Armstrong, William Arthur, G.M. Aldrich, Wm. Brown, John Carroll, George Cowie, George Cook, E. B. Cargill, Christopher Caldwell, J. B. Oallan, Charles Chapman, W. H. Cutten, Henry Driver, James Doughty, George Darrell, Archdeacon Edwards, H. S. Fish, jan,, Colin Gordon, Daniel Gilchrist, Walter G. Geddes, James Gore, Gustav Hirsch, D'Arcy Haggitt, M. W. Hawkins, Henry Houghton, George Hepburn, J. Hackworth, B. C. Haggitt, B. Isaac, W. P. James, E. P. Kenyon, W. C. Kirkcaldy, Rev. B. Lichtenstein, R. H. Leary, John Logan, Josiah A. Lowe, D. Forsyth Main, E. M'Glaahan, Andrew Maxwell, Frederick Mallard, J. P. Maitland, J. M. Massey, Jas. Macassey, James Mills, Bishop Moran, Robert M'Laren, G. M'Leau, J. 0. Morris, Rev. L. Moore, Wm. Mills, Montagu C. L. Pym, Richard Oliver, Pjoilip Oakden, Evan Prosser, Keith Ramsay, T. C Reid, James Eattray, Francis Ronshaw, Captain Reeves, Rev. J. N. Russell, A. H. Ross, G. G. Russell, C. H. Street, W. Stavely, W. C. Smith, A. W. Smith, Joseph L Shaw, W. P. Street, S. Slestoger, Henry Tewsley, James Tyree, William Tyree, Gr K. Turton, John Wilkins, R. Watson, J. F. Watson, W. Woodland, John White, J. A. Walcott, John T. Wright, T. K. Weldon, C. J. Webb, Major N. Y. A. Wales, I. Newton Watt, and William Alexander Waddle Wathen. AT FERNHILL. After the levee his Excellency and suite proceeded to Fernhill, where he was entertained by the members of the Dunedin Club. THE ILLUMINATIONS. In the evening the citizens paraded the streets in large numbers to witness the illuminations, wbioh, though not on such an extensive scale as on the occasion of the railway demonstration a few months ago, were a source of much interest. Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen's warehouse was illuminated with' the letters "V.R.," with a crown between, and a row of jets, surrounded by globes, underneath, while the windows were illuminated by Chinese lanterns. The effect was exceedingly pretty. In front of the Star office was a star, the Bank of New Zealand and National Insurance offices were illuminated with Chinese lanterns and coloured lights, and Cargill's Monument was also illuminated. Electric lights were exhibited from the Oriental Hotel, and Messrs Guthrie and Larnach's premises. The light from Messr3 Guthrie and Larnach's was directed on to the Club-house at Femhil), and the others lit up the streets with a brilliancy almost rivalling that of the noonday sun. About half- past 9 o'clock the ascension of a rocket at Fernhill gave the signal that his Excellency had stepped into the carriage awaiting him, and was ready to be escorted to the railway stat!on. A procession, composed of Volunteers, Fire Brigades, Friendly Societies, and citizens, was at once formed, and his Excellency's carriage brought up the rear. The procession was a very imposing spectacle. The members of the Fire Brigades, including 12 men from Port Ohalmerß and 30 belong'ng to the city, carried torchlights, while coloured lights were sent up into the air without intermission. Having taken bis seat in the railway carriage, his Excellency, in bidding adieu to Dunedin, said : I thank you all for your kind reception to-day, and wish you every prosperity and happiness. The train moved slowly from the platform amid tremendous cheering. The strength of the parade of the Volunteers last evening was as follows :—: — Headquarters Band : 1 bandmaster and 19 bandsmen. City Guards Band : 1 bandmaster and 15 bandsmen. Naval Cadets' Band : 1 bandmaster and 15 bandsmen. Dunedin Artillery : Captain Jack, 1 sublieutenant, 3 sergeants, and 62 gunners. No. 1 Company, City Guards : Captain Wilson, 1 lieutenant, 4 sergeants, 1 bugler, and 44 rank and file. North Dunedin Rifles : Captain Reeves, 1 lieutenant, 1 sub-lieutenant, 4 sergeants, 1 bugler, and 28 rank and file. Wakari Rangers : Captain Reid, 1 lieutenant, 2 sub-lieutenants, 4 sergeants, 2 buglers, and 40 rank and file. South District Rifles : Captain Samson, 1 lieutenant, 4 sergeants, and 40 rank and file. School Cadets : 2 commissioned officers and 50 cadets. Dunedin Naval Brigade : Captain Smith, 7 petty officers, and 74 gunners. Dunedin Naval Cadets : 1 lieutenant, 5 petty officers; and 35 gunners. Staff: Lieutenant-Colonel Stavely, Major Wales, and 3 sergeants. THE DEPARTURE FROM PORT CHALMERS. The Marquis of Normanby left Port Chalmers at night by the s.s. Ringarooma. On his arrival from Dunedin he was received by a guard of honour, and embarked at the Bowen Pier. A Balute of 17 guns was fired from the battery at the Graving Dook ; while a brilliant display of rockets and blue lights was made by the shipping. Aa the vessel steamed away from the wharf the Governor was enthusiastically cheered. Several French manufacturers have refused, as inadequate to their merits, the medals awarded them by the Paris Exhibition Jury,

| MILTON BOROTJQH COUNCIL. I The usual fortnightly meeting of the Milton Borough Council mi held in the Council Chamber. Milton, on Wednesday the 12th inst Present : The Mayor (R. K. Jones, Esq ), Crs Stewart, R. W. Capstick, Reid, Cunningham, G. Capstick, and Lane. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Bruce County Council, in reply to the request of the Milton Borough Council for co-operation in building a town hall, stating: that the Council had no funds at its disposal for the erection of a hall .—Received. A letter was read from James Kennard, complaining th-it Johnston street was closed up, so that he was unable to get to his property, and asking the Council to take steps to have the road opened. Cr Cunningham said that he did not see any practical use in having the street opened. There was a crop of oats nearly ripe in the street, and it would be just as we'l to have the crop gathered before taking any action. , , , , ~ It was moved by Cr Stswart, and seconded by Cr R. W. Capstick— "That the question be referred to the Works Committee, to report on the same at next meeting."— Carried. BREWER S LICENSE. Mr A. D. Duncan was granted a brewer's license. ACCOUNTS Donald Gordon applied for a progress payment of £74 on a contract for work and material to the value of £138, a progress payment of £60 having previously been received. After discussion, it was moved by Cr Beid, and seconded by Cr Lane—" That 75 per cent, be paid upon the surveyot'n certificate "—Carried. KOTICBB OK MOTION. Cr R. W. Capsticb. gave notice of motion— "That the surveyor be instructed to prepare specifications for extending stone culverts and formation of Elderlee S Cr Cunningham to move-" That the surveyor be instructed to prepare specifications for channelling on south side of Cowper street, and also filling up dangerous holes in same street, corner of Johnston street." TBNDBRS. The following tenders were received for gravelling Dryden street :— Wm. Boattie, 20s per chaiu ; J. C. Gordon, 25s 6d.— The former was accepted. IMPOUNDING. It was movpd byCr Lane, and seconded by Cr Cunningham—"That a person be appointed to impound etftl* trespassing on streets ; applications for the office to be made at next meeting J applicants to state the rate per head." This was the whole of the business.