Taranaki County Council.
The monthly meeting of the Coun cil was beld on Monday. Present: Crs. Okey (chairman), Wareham, Mc- Donald, Brown, Hopson, Wright, Gray, Tate, and Lepper. The Parihaka Foreman (Mr Mc- Hannigan), reported having repaired the decking of th 9 Waiteika, Waiaua, and Mangahume bridges. The wind had blown down the chimney at tbe toll bouse at Heimama, and all the windows had been broken by stones. He Bsked permission to employ a team for a few days south of Opunake and Eltbam-road.—Granted. He could not make a ford at the Werekino bridge under £4O, but tbe structure could be Strengthened for about £l6, and there by the public would be better pleased. Cr Wright moved that tbe bridge Bhould be repaired as suggested by the foreman. Cr Gray, in seconding the motion, pointed out that the timber used for repairs would be of no use again if the bridge was rebuilt. The previous resolution of the Coun cil relative to making a ford was res cinded, and Cr. Wright's motion was carried. The Parihaka Foreman wrote stat ing tbat Mrs Coffey had not yet re ceived royalty due to her for gravel. It was decided that if tbe Public Trustee bad no claim for the gravel that Mrs Coffey be paid the amount due. The usual accounts were passed as follows: Administration £29 14s 7d, Moa Biding £lsl 9s, Waitara £79 Os 9d, Omata £26 15s lOd, Parihaka £24 12s Bd.—News.
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