James Robin, chairman of the Charitable Aid Board, said that when he proposed the £11,.W0 he did it in the interests of peace and quietness. He personally knew nothing of the cases receiving relief. He gave one instance of a case which in his opinion was receiving too much relief. He was under the impression that the system of outdoor relit f would soon cejkse, and sooner than have any friction with the Trustees he was prepared to agree to the larger sum. Mr Carew said what the Commission had to do now was to consider the matter and report to the Colonial Secretary. Mr Cook pointed out that the Com missioners also had to decide who had to pay expenses, although it di 1 not matter much.
THE COURTS—TO-DAY.
MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
