CAMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Waikato Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1558, 16 May 1903, Page 2

CAMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

At the close of the installation ceremony on tVeduesrlay the ordinary monthly business was taken, as follows : Williams - street Mrs Croxford wrote, asking permission to lower the footpath in this street near her properly and use the material in filling two holes io her land. She euaianteed to make a good job of the footpath.— Referred to the ward member, with power to ant. The Estimates —The usual circular was received from the Government District Road Enaineer, asking what sum the Council would like placed on the Estimates for work in the borough Referred to the Finance Committee to decide what sum should be asked for the high-level bridge. Asphalting— Mr E. B. Hill wrote, reqiieaMng the footpath in front of its shop should be done at the earliest possible moment —lt will receive attention, but unfortunately the manager of the Hamilton Gas Company wrote, stating he would be unable to supply any tar until the eml uf J one. A Brick Building.—Mr W. C. Cate wrote asking permission to cart acrot i the footpath in Viutoria street, a'so to alack bricks on a part of it.— Granted ; the ward member to direct how much of ohe footpath shall he occupied. The Drinking Fountain. —Constable McUilip wrote re this ; ‘ The lamp erected on this structure is kept lighted in the evenings up to 10 o’clock and is then extinguished, in consequence of which the structure in question, stands for the rest of the night unguarded by any signal to wheel traffic. The position I maintain is of serious danger, and to avert any unforeseen accident, I would [earnestly and respectfully suggest the ight (as a signal) be kept burningthronehout the night in fulure.’—The Mayor moved that the letter bo received, which was seconded by Or. Davis. Crs. Boyce and Clark did think there was some danger, and that the lamp should be kept burning.—The Mayor did not think their was any danger, and that for all the tratfice there was after 10 p.m. it would be absurd to keep the lamp burning. He further remarked they had now three burners in the lamp, which they must alter as the expense would he too great.—The motion was carried. The Gymnasium.— The Rev. S. J. Gibson wrote: ‘ There a a proposal before the Cambridge Young Men’s Social and Gymnastic Club, to remove the gymnasium building from its present site to one more centr .1, and to enlarge it by adding a room for parlour games, a reading-room, and refreshment and bathroom. A committee was appointed consisting of Rev. J. Erwin, Messrs BouiK lon, Brooks, Tudehope and myself, to bring the matter before your Council with a view to obtaining n suitable site. The sites suggested are sections 613, 614 and 615, at the hack of the Public Hall, and a corner of Victoria Square, next to the Bank of New South Wales. On be* half of the committee I write to enquire if it would be possible to Obtain either of the sites mentioned above, and if so on what terms as regards amount of rent, length of lease, architectural conditions, etc.’—The Mayor moved that the Finance Committee be asked to confer with the Gymnasium Committee, and report at next meeting.—Seconded by Cr. Dickinson.—Cr. Clark said he knew that seve'rai of the trustees of the Wesleyan Church were against the proposal to move the gymnasium to any place near a public house.—The motion was then carried. Committees. The following committees were then appointed, the Mayor being ex-officio, chairman of all of them : —Legal and Finance : Cis. Hally, Wilkinson and Clark ; works, water and sanitation, Crs. Davies, Ciaik, Roberta and Boyco ; Public Had, Crs. Dickinson and Boyce ; cemetery, Crs. Dickinson, Handers and Arnold ; parks and gardens, Crs. Davies and Wilkinson. Gravelling, —The Mryor said they must obtain a supply of gravel, and the Works Committee were asked to meet at an cany date and search for some ; after which they will cad tenders for the gravelling, returnable at Che next meeting, which will be held on the 2dth last. Taylo it-STREET. Cr. Davies drew attention to an open drain that had been left, and the material not filled in again.—The ward member will get it tilled in at once. Water for Cattle. — Cr. Sanders asked that the water supply be aid on to the drinking trough near the public square in Victoria-street.—The Mayor thought it would be unnecessary now they had one opposite the Public Hall. Ci. Roberts said it would be a great mistake to have all the cattle coming to water in the centre of the town, for the street would always he in a filthy state, —It was resolved to lay on the water to the trough, and remove the pump. The meeting then terminated.