CATHOLIC SOIREE.

Thames Star, Volume III, Issue 1692, 5 June 1874, Page 2

CATHOLIC SOIREE.

A most successful loiree and social evening party came off at tho Academy of Music last. night, which was attended by a very large number of persons. The pbject of the gathering was to raise money in aid of the Convent Schools, and we imagine that a considerable sum of money will be obtained after retiring all liabilities incurred, which will not be extensive. Tea and othe* refreshments were served at geven o'clock, until nine o'clock, during which two hours a large numbei of visitors arrived. The refreshments were not the attraction, however, for after nine o'clock, when the dancing commenced, the company was considerably augmented. The capital band of the Hibernian Society was in attendance and played a number of agreeable pieces during tea, and afterwards furnished the music for the dancing. It was very good in every respect;, but had it been otherwise criticism would have been disarmed, for, to the credit of the band be it said, their services were gratuitous. Much of the success of the »oiree is undoubtedly due to the exertions of Father Lonergan, who has been unceasing in efforts since the project was first mooted.

BOKOUGH COUNCIL. The usual weekly meeting of the Council was held last night at 7 o'clock. Present —the Mayor, and-Crs. Ehrenfried, Eenshaw, Anthony, Xilgour,' Butt and Wilson. MINUTJBS. ;. Last meeting's minutes were read and confirmed.

LETTEBS 88NT. Letters sent since last meeting were read.

LETTERS BECEIVED,

A letter was received from Mr E.Ki Tyler asking the Council to take steps for directing the outflow of the Karaka creek, at tlie water was encroaching to the incalculable damage of his (Mr. Tyler's) property. Matter referred to the Works Committee.

One from Messrs. Home and Comer, stating that the Engineer would not pass the metal as already broken by them, and asking for sixpence per foot, was received; It was decided, on the motion of Or. Kenshaw, to give the men from that date until 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon to consider their action, and if they did not then sign the contract that it should be given to Mr. T)ste, who was the next in order fh* the original tenders. A letter from Mr. Lea, calling the attention of the Council to the footpath in Eyre-street, which had sustained damage by the late gale, was referred to the Works Committee. .

One from Mr. Thomas Sturt was read, drawing attention to the footpath on the south side of Mary-street, Referred to the Works Committee. j

One from Mr. J. W. Shaw stating that he, as a resident of Rolleston-street, declined to subscribe to the fund for the improvement of that street, having already expended money upon it. One from Mr Carpenter, M.P.C., acknowledged the receipt of a communication with reference to the preparation of a bill for transferring the Thames Water Works.

LEGAL OPINION.

With reference to the motion of Cr. Kennan made at a previous meeting as to the meaning of the word •' partner," and for obtaining legal opinion on the subject, a letter was received from Mr, Tyler, stating that in his opinion any councillor being a shareholder in any company, making any application to the council on behalf -of said company would have such an interest in the said company as would preclude him from taking part or voting- in the matter.

FIBE BBIGADE.

A letter was received from the Grahamstown Volunteer Fire Brigade Maintenance Committee, handing over the property and control to the Council. The original Fire Brigade Committee was i re-appointed on the motion of Cr. Kilgour. FIBS INSPBCTOB. It was decided to let this appointment stand over, as the Mayor had received a ) telegram from a gentleman at Coromandel | calling his. (the Mayor's) attention • to section 4of the Fire Prevention Act and 31 of the Municipal Corporation Act — haying reference to the matter. 1 BEPBESENTATIOH OF THB DISTBICT , The report of the committee appointed to draw up a petition to the House of Representatives for additional representation, was read and adopted. \ BOTJTEB's TBAMWAY. j The Works Committee notified that they had given permission to JlVtr. Souter to put down a tramway from Owen-street to the Queen of Beauty, i bates. i The report of Mr. Fleming as to the rates collected, was received—also containing question with reference to the. liability of occupants for outstanding rates. The question was deferred. FOBMATION OF BELLA-BTBEET. The tender of Mr. Hugh Davies for the formation of Bella-street for £580 was accepted. There was only one other tender—that of Mr. Brett, for £598. BOLLEBTON AND BICHMOND-STBEMS. For the construction of a culvert in Rolleston and Richmond-streets there were three tenders as follows:—A. Watson, £112; F. Colibrook, £175 11s; W. Mclntosh and W. Ralph, £129 10s. It was decided to accept the tender of Mr A. Watson.

WOBKS COMMITTEE. The report of the Works Committee with reference to certain works, the consideration of which had been deferred, was then read by the Clerk. Crs. Anthony and Ehrenfried thought that th« making of new culverts in Abraham* street was a work which was eminently necessary to be proceeded with at once. Crs. Butt and Eenshaw thought that the matter, with the others, • should be allowed to stand over. It was ultimately decided to carry the work out as suggested by the report. The other matter! were postponed. ■, ■-. . ■','" >;•;;■:'■' METAL. ■■•■ •'."'■ ■■ The report of the Committee with reference to the estimated quantity of metal required for the different roads was read, and stated that 1500 yards would be required, 700 yards of which had to be subtracted, having already been contracted for. It was decided to call for tenders or 800 yards of broken metal. QUEEN OF BEAUTY CHIMNET. The Clerk stated that the chimney belonging to the Queen of Beautj Company was in .a very unsafe condition, and threatened to fall and probably do serious injury. He also stated that one of the said Company's drives running underneath the road had caved in, which had caused a serious rut.in the road to the danger of dray horses. The matter was referred to the Works Committee t» deal witb> ; .. . . ';v..= .-..': ".. : ,

ACCOUNTS. A number of accounts were passed for payment — among them one" of the Borough Council election, amounting to £56 5s 103, and the amount incurred by the Endowment Committee—£l2.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE. , • Cr. Ehrenfried moved and Or: Benshaw seconded that an extended leave of absence should fife granted to Cr. Kennan on account of his indisposition—carried.

;.... JFOBESHOBE, ETC. Cr Butt moved " that this Council* take immediate steps to obtain all i nformation respecting the leases, rights or titles already given to private individuals or the companies on the foreshore, or in connection > with the? and" the amount of rent due thereon.' "He said he had information that there was a large amount of back rent not collected on the foreshore—nearly: as much as the Government had to pay the natives for their right. ■-• .. ■:• - -i :r ■ '■ i. There wasuno seconder^ Cr. Butt?s \ proposition, so it fell through. Councillors were of opinion that it was inadvisable to enter into the question of the foreshore,- as they had not obtained possibn of :ifc._ They agreed however, as to the necessity of moving in the matter of the tramway, and to give this effect a committee was appointed to obtain in? formation with, regard to the terms upon which the lease of the tramway had been granted.. The Council then rose. I •