Seconded by Mr Sedcole, who thought Mr Briggs was entitled to consideration at the hands of the Board. It was only narrow-minded people who opposed the proposal. Tile Chairman sßid a rise of £2O was too much. He would move as an amend ment that the salary be £‘3o. He did not take tile question of an auctioneer's license into consideration at all. When the Board was in funds they could further consider the question. If they had been commenc ing a term of othce lie might have gougT for the £4O, but as they were about the end of their term he did not think it right to bind the new Board to what was pro posed by Mr Beese. The amendment was seconded by Mr Stewart, which on being put was declared carried on division. Ayes—Stewart, Eager, aud McCardle. Noes —Beese, Sedcole, and Crimp. The Chairman gave his cast ing vote with the ayes. In answer to a question the Chairman said hir. resolution did not bind the Clerk in any way to take out an auctioneer's license. RETURN. In answer to Mr Sedcole the Clerk said he would prepare a return showing what it hail cost the Board in salary, wood, light, &c., since his appointment. The Board then adjourned.
R.M. Court for Pahiatua.
