Mkmbkkj and Crkditorß.— Mr Jsmiason drew attention to the apppointment of Mr Simms as Treasurer to the Board, while it was well known that he waß a credlcor to the extent ot£loo. The Chairman stated that Mr Simtns had lout tho Board £109, at 8 per cent., at a timo when they were greatly in need of it. Mr yiiums, however, to set all doubts at rest, had since given up all claim to interest. On the motion of Mr Wilkes, seconded by Mr Nisbott, a vote of thanks wa3 accorded Mr Siracns, for the liberality ho had shewn.!

Omnibus.—Somo discussion arose on the question as to whether application had been made to tho Board, to have 'buses placed on Pitt-ntrect ont of Nowton Road. The Chairman stated ihat no formal application had been made, a general wish was expressed by those present, that the Board should endeavour to have a line of omnibusos placed upon tho road.
Oxford-strkbt.—The attention of tho Board was called to tho inconvenience caused by a change of name in that portion of the street between Karangahapo Road and Newton Koad. It was ono lino of street without a break or turn, and the change of same was inconvenient because ilittlo known. The Chairman recom mended the ratepayers affected to forward a petition to the Hoard re the matter, when he promised it would have duo consideration. The meeting tnrminatod, after passing a voto of thanks to the Chairman.
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