The meeting was called to consider the proposal to reduce the price of miner's rights to Is at present before the House of Representatives, and also to consider the disposal of the sand being shifted from various streets, and io consider draft of letter to Govern ment ve subsidy on funds devoted to abating the sand nuisance. After discussion re the proposal to reduce cost of miner's rights to Is, it was resolved— ' That this council dis approves of the proposed reduction.' The Mayor reported having seen the county chairman, and written to the county engineer re the latter's assisting the council to cope with the sand by taking out quantities, giving estimates, etc. The former was willing to allow the engineer to act, and the latter had replied saying he would be glad to do all he could to help the council in the matter of shifting the sand. After discussion re the sand question, Cr Wishart proposed, and Cr Thomas seconded That separate tenders be called for clearing (according to specifi cation) the sand from Achil and Erris Streets, extending from Melmore Terrace in the case of Achil Street to Donegal Street, and in the case of Erris Street to Cromwell Street, including Enniscourt Street. Tenders to close on Monday, 31st inst, and the contracts to be finished within five weeks.— Carried.
Kesolved—That the letter drafted by the Town Clerk, asking the Govern ment for a subsidy of £2 to £l, was approved of. A vote of thanks to the chair con cluded the meeting.
CONCERT AND BALL AT HAWEA.
