Sheep Breeders’ Association

Southland Times, Issue 17092, 14 November 1902, Page 2

Sheep Breeders’ Association

(Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 13, At tho meeting of fine Assjeiutiou cn the 12th inst. it was decided to l egist er the Association under tlie I. l l<classified Societies Act, the head office to be in Chrischurch. In regard to the resolution passed by the North und South Islands Councils in Dunedin that the (Into of collecting breeding returns for the Flock Book be altered from 31st May to 31 sti December, it was decided that tho •returns in the South Island bo taken to 31st May as hitherto. Tho secretary was instructed to prepare a flock book for the South Island as soon as tho returns have been collected. This will necessitate the publication of two flock books. A meeting of the South Island members was held subsequently, and discussed the question of admitting Corredalc sheep to the Flock Book v and it was decided to appoint a committee to consider the best way ot entering these half-bred sheep in ait appendix. Thu comipittef will Report at next meetings

Council. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th. — The fortnightly meeting was attendei by tho Mayor .(Mr o.' S. Longuet), Coun clllors G. Froggatt, Crosby Smith, R Cleave, J. Stead, J. F. Lillicrap, W B. Scandrett, TV. Stead, W. Macallstcr W. N. Stirling, and J. D. McGmer. Before proceeding the Mayor, welcome* Cr McGruer to the Council 'table. Hi felt sure that they were all satisfied |thal he would prove a worthy mid ciipubli Councillor, and it was gratifying that business men of such high standing wen now coming forward to act on public bodies, Cr Roche had been teganled tu as the veteran and father of the 'Jointil, and it was a source of much grati'icat ion that Mr McGruer would now fill the corner he had so long occupied. (Applause) —Cr McGruer thanked tho Mayor and councillors for their hearty welcome, and endorsed the appreciative reference- to his predecessor. Though bo bad "ho experience in municipal business, he would bring what business experience ho had gained to bear on these matters, and hoped that it would bo of seA-’co to the Council and in tho interests of the town. (Applause). East and South Invercargill Borough Councils wrote that they would send delegates to the proposed conference on drainage matters on receipt of Mr Barr’s reply to the Council’s letters re obtaining engineer's report on the subject.— Tho Mayor said that it was time that the matter was taken up and a decision come to in regard to getting outside advice. He suggested that the Council should at once appoint a delegate.—A motion was passed that the Mayor and Councillor Froggatt be the Council’s delegates.—Councillor Lillicrap urged the necessity for obtaining outside advice, and pointed out that the Council would not bo bound by the decision of the conference. The South Invercargill Council wrote that Dalrymple road, between Conon and Ythan streets, was in need of repairs, and asked if this Council would supply a few loads of gravel for the work.—The Mayor said that tho letter should be referred to tho Works Committee for very . careful consideration. Ho did not think the Council were responsible for the upkeep of a footpath on tho south side of the road.—Referred to Works CommitteeThe Avenal Council wrote that they would co-operate in having Kelvin road gravelled and formed ns soon as possible, in oilier that the Government subsidy might be claimed before tho end tif the financial year.—Referred'.to the Works Committee. Tho Gladstone Council accepted this Council’s oiler to supply road metal at Gs 9d per ton. The Department of Roads declined a similar offer, the price being too high. Tho Customs Department notified that it would not entertain the claim for refund of duty paid on a quantity of whiskey lost after delivery from the control of tho Customs officer. A transfer of tho lease of sec. 21, blocl* xiii, from IT. Dewc to C. Mac Gibbon was sanctioned. The Marine Department wrote that every endeavour had been made to find tho harbour reclamation plan which went astray, but so far without success. Should it be found at jiny time, it would be forwarded to the Council.—Received, the Mayor deprecating any further action.

11. IT. Perrin offered 111 per year rent for a lease of block 79, Bute mid Ayr streets.—Referred to the Reserves Committee. The General Manager of flailwiys wrote in reference to the deputation which waited on the Minister of Railways some months ago urging that flood gates bo placed nt the end of the Park drain, also nt Gladstone and one or two termediatc > points, to prevent -.r.e inflow of water from tho Estuary, that the Department had no objection to the erection of flood gates as proposed. Such works, however, would be of no advantage, and might be a disadvantage to the railway. The Minister regretted that he could not approve of any departmental .contribution, but would have no objection to the work being done by the Council, providing a written undertaking was given that no sewage n atter would be allowed to accumulate in the railway drains.—Received, copies to be forwarded to the boroughs Interested. A transfer of sec. 15, block xxix, from 11. D. Preston to W. J. Noble, was sanctioned. M. Rooney wrote in reference to nonpayment of rates, ami complained that he was unable to get a fair share of the Council’s casual work. The Mayor said that Mr Rooiiey was employed for some time, but was found to be totally unfit for the work the Council required. —Cr Macalister said that the letter should go to a committee, though he did not think there was anything in the communication.—Cr W. Stead supported this, as it would satisfy the applicant. —Councillors Scandrett and J. Stead said that, this letter should bo simply " received,” as the Mayor’s explanation was quite sufficient —Cr Stirling sold that the letter referred' to rates, and should receive the consideration of the Finance Committee.—Letter receive;!.. Inspector Mitchell forwarded reports by Constable Holmes on defective spouting of a building at tho corner of Dec anil Don streets, nnd insufficient lighting of the hoarding in Dee street in connection with the erection of the Bank of NS. W. —The inspector to be thanked for supplying the reports. Messrs T. M. Macdonald an.l Sons forwarded an amended appointment cf the Sanitary inspector as Impounding Inspector.

A petition from five Northend rote, payers, requested that the work of laying water to their residence be at once proceeded with.—Referred, to too waterworks Committee for report. Two tenders for painting the public baths were referred to the .Mayor and the Baths Committee to accept the most suitable. The Public Works Committee recommended (1) that Mr Gmith Royal Hotel, bo given permission to erect a shed as applied for ; 2) 1 lint all occupiers and owners ot cellars in required to put the same in order to the satisfaction of the Borough inspector ; (3) that tenders bo called for .painting the chapel and tool house at the cemetery ; (4) that tenders be called for opening and filling Northend drains; r.lso tenders for formation and metalling the streets and footpath formation ; fro) That ere Southland Frozen Meat -Co.. be called upon to supply a return as :rom Ist January, 1902. of nil sheep slaughtered at their works and disposed of within the abattoir district, Some discussion took place on clause 4, Councillor Lillicrap questioning whether the price quoted for metal was not too high.—Councillor Stirling said that the Committee had gone into the matter very carefully and were satisfied that 6s 9d was the very lowest remunerative price.—On Councillor Cleave’s suggestion it was resolved to insert the word "Oporo gravel to be specified to ba used where suitable."—Councillor Crosby Smith moved that the work of opening and filling tho drain be done by the Council’s men at so much per cubic yard, instead of letting a contract.-but this was lost, and the clause adopted. On clause 5 Councillor Froggatt said that it had come to the knowledge of the committee that a large number_oi sheep had been slaughtered at the Walacetown works and sent into town without a brand being put on, thus depriving the abattoir of their dues. So ne of tho meat was good, and some no first class. The committee that it was their duty to husband The interest of the abattoirs and protect the citizens.-The Mayor said that the rue seemed to be for tho company to send their "rejects" to various private> cu turners, which they had no right to do without paying tho abattoir fees, inspector found that rot oc y '■ company send in rejects whil y freezing, but actually o g , when freezing was over a”* B ™* * their customers. Tho WaiH-.e , was sometimes almost a butchers cart being stacked with carcases ’ which we distributed in different parte of £ town.— The clause was passed, and report ho amended adopted,

The Finance Committee recommended (1) that, seeing the Council are i.e.t in a position to reduce the bank of sand in the harbour by dredgting, the solicitor

be asked to advise whether it is necessary to notify that the said bank is increasing .In size and warning shipowners of such bank and, if so, that such notification bo published ; (2) that tho Middle and South Schools bo charged £2 for the water they use, with the request that every?care bo taken .that it is not wasted ; (3) that' tho town clerk prepare a statement showing tho cost in detail of working tho jetty and the revenue accruing from the jetty and berthing vessels for 12 months to 30th September last, also the dues paid on gravel landed nt the jetty ; (4) that Jas. Harper's wages be increased to £3 per week ; (5) that tenders be called for painting anil repairing the waterworks engineer's residence ;(fi) that tho waterworks engineer’s application for asphalting work nnd korbing at the works be granted : (7) that the gardener report on the best means of improving the north part ot the waterworks reserve; (8) that at a convenient time tho gas manager visit tho Brunner coal mine in accordance with the Coal Company's proposal ; |(9)-that notice be given to C. J. Royds that the Council cannot permit any further flux cutting on tho Domain held by him under lease from.the Council ; (10) that the engineer's salary be fixed at £l5O per annum as from Ist April, 1902; (11) that they ore procuring information as to the desirability of planting lupins on the Domain ; (12) having examined accounts amounting to £B2O Is lOd, nnd recommended that they be 'passed for payment. , On clause 8 the Mayor explained that there had been some ’rouble as to the suitability of the coal supplied to the gasworks, and that the company had offered to pay the manager's travelling expenses to enable him to visit tic mine and make certain investigations as to the quality of coal most desirable for use.—Several Councillors questioned whether any useful purpose would be served, but eventually the clause was passed, (iii.il the report adopted.

The Town Clerk furnished a harbour and jetty working account forMlie 12 months ending 30th .September, us follows Receipts : Berthnge dues. £72 10s ; jetty dues, £7lO 7s 9d expenditure. wharfinger, haulage, and lumper wages, £538 12s 11 ; balance £241 4s lOd. A special working i-ccc.cnt nskejl for by Council or Cleave from ,2.7 th October to Bth November, shewed jetty dues, £4G 12s'Gd ; wages £25, haulage £2 17s, balance £lB 15s Gd.

The sanitary inspector reported that a more .extended trial would rrve to be made of the patent “ separator tray ’’ submitted to the Corneil bi’.'oie any definite opinion could be passed as to its merit. Councillor McGruer was nopointed a member of the Works Committee. Consideration of the .‘•arbour report was held over till next meeting, art! tenders were ftrdered to be culled for the plaster work on two bridges. The Council adjourned (it 10.45 p.nl.