The recently appointed Inspector reported that he had been employed in supervising the various works on hand, attending to landslips and water tables, and working with the surface men. Not haying received the necessary appoint ment bearing the seal of the borough, he had been unable to carry out his duties as ranger further than by cautioning the owners of stray cattle. He called attention to the necessity of doing something to improve Black's road. He consi dered two open drains in Nonnanby lower road as dangerous to foot passengers, and suggested that they bo protected by posts and rails. In view of contemplated work by surfacemen, he suggested that additional wheelbarrows be pro cured.—Referred to the Works Committee. .RESOLUTIONS. Cr Shout proposed, and Cr Johnstone seconded —" That the balance of money alloca ted for work in Selwyn be spent in the two avenues near the bridge, in metal, and that the matter be left in the hands of the Mayor and the Chairman of the Works Committee."

Cr Gbeen moved, and it was agreed—" That Mr Theodore, Arnold be appointed by*, this council as ranger for the borough, and that his appointment receive the seal of the borough and the Mayor's signature." On the motion of Cr Shoet, seconded by Cr Duncan, it wag agreed—" That the balance of the money allocated tor Duddingston be spent on blue gum kerbing in that portion of the borough." __.
HAND-AND-HEART LODGE.
