HARBOUR BOARD.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11422, 2 December 1904, Page 7

HARBOUR BOARD.

A meeting of the Harbour Board was held at the offices, Taupo Quay, this'afternoon. Present — Messrs A. D. \Villi3 (chairman), J. B. Murray, W. Ritchie, C. F. Millward, R. Neilson, A. Higgle, T. B. Williams, the Mayor (Mr A. G. Eignell), and the Collector of Customs (Mr A. Elliott). * MIN OTES.— The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

PLANTING WILLOWS.— Mr Neilson reported that a • large number of willows were being planted on the river bank noar the Aramoho pah, extending down to low water mark, and suggested that the Foicman should be instructed to attend to the matter. — This was agreed to.

ACCOUNTS. — Accounts amounting to <£231 14s Id were passed for payment. BANK-BOOK.— The bank-book showed a credit balance of <£886 7s 6d.

UPOKONGARO FERRY.— A letter was read from the Wanganui County Council, stating that Messrs A. Higgie, J. E. Wilson, and H. Speed megt^thejßSard to discuss by-laws for the "regulation of tho Upokongaro Ferry. — Received. LOAN OF PDNTS.— A request of the Mataongaonga Road Board for the loan of two punts to convey stone from the quarries was granted. WORKS COMMITTEE.— The following report from the Works Committee v,'as read and adopted : — Meeting of Works Committee, November 23, 1904. Present — Messrs Millward, Elliott, Murray, Williams; and Neilson. Report on application from Messrs H. A. Lomax and others re erection' of staging, etc., at Aramoho. — The Committee report that no objection be taken to the pontoon and staging already erected, and further that no objection be taken to the proposal to erect the slip and boatshed referred to in Mr.Lomax's letter. In connection' with the proppsad fence to enclose a portion of the river bank, the Committee learn the Board has no jurisdiction. TIDE GAUGE. — The Marine Department wrote informing the Board that an automatic tide gauge, had been shipped per s.s. Putiki. — The Chairman and " Mr Elliott were appointed a committee to arrange for the gauge being fixed in position and- looked after.

DREDGEMASTER.— Mr J. McHard, of Westland, was appointed Drcdgemaster. GALE DAMAGE.— The Castler.liff Railway Company wrote with reference to damage" done to the stone wall by the recent gale, and pointing out that the wall protected some of the Board's property, lliey asked that the Board give them some assistance in tho matter of repair expenses.—Referred to th« Works Committee.

HEADS WHARF.— The Castlecliff Railway Company wrote asking that repairs to "the Heads wharf be undertaken as soon as possible. — The Foreman said tlie,^ repairs needed were slight, and could only oe done at low tide.— Resolved that repairs would be undertaken as soon as possible. It was also~ resolved to write to the Marine Department on the matter, and forward plans of the proposed renairs. ' LlFiv LINES.— The Castlecliff Railway Company wrote stating their intention to place life lines on the beach at Past«e cliff, and asking that they be placet^ under the Pilot's care. — The reqiieat was granted. EMPOWERING BlLL.— Letter from the Clerk of the House of Representatives, stating that the Wanganui Haibo\ir Board Empowering Bill would be re-introduced next session; without extra charge for advertising. — Received. ' (Left sitting.)

Those who attended the Feilding Races yesterday had anything but a pleasant time of it, unless they were fortunate enough to get on to any of the big' dividends which were the order of the day. The rain fell in torrents for about a quarter of an hour before the start of -the first lace, and this;, with other heavy showers, had the effect of ;r, aiding \ tho lawn and paddock a • regular qua%niire, whilst the course became fetlock rlocp in mud. Just prior to the start of the big hurdle race a thunderstorm broke over the place, the rain coming down in sheets, accompanied by thunder and several flashes of forked lightning. Immediately after the conclusion of the last event another tropical downpour was experienced, whilst the wind blew with tremendous force, to the discomfiture' of thoso who had to brave the elements in order to catch the trains. Notwithstanding the adverse meteorological conditions, there was a very good attendance, and speculation was exceedingly brisk, the investments for the day totalling .£llOO more than on the corresponding day last year.

"LINUM CATHARTICUM PILLS" oi Mountain Flax. Agreeably Aperient. Worthy of trial.