He was not allowed to finish the work and it was given to another, and in consequence he claimed some compensation. — The Chairman said that Mr M'Kinnon had arranged with Mr Buchanan, in the presence of Cr Henry and Inspector Young, to do the grading, and the arrangement could not very well be disturbed. — Letter received. FromJ. M'Caw, missionary, Tuapeka West, asking that the Banklebum punt be run on Sundays to convenience church-goers for a few minutes after 2 and again at 3.30 p.m. — Bequest to be complied with. From John Bulfin, Tuapeka West, request ing that the road known as "Duffy's Boad" be graded. — The Chairman stated that the re quest could not be acceded to for some time to come, as the grader had lately been removed to another part of the County. From Wm. Cumming, Beaumont, desiring to be informed if the Council would sell the old wire rope at the County Chambers, and, if so, at what price ?—lt? — It was resolved that the rope be offered to Mr Cumming for £2. From H. Cameron, asking that the road to Morrison's farm, Tuapeka West, be put in order. — To be attended to by the surfacemen. From H. Anderson, Waipori, requesting that the road to Devil's Creek be made passable, so as to enable him to convoy machinery to his claim. — Cr Knight moved : " That the road be repaired by the surface men to the extent of £20, conditionally that applicant contribute a like amount." — Carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS. The Council at three o'clock suspended the ordinary business to deal with a special reso lution, passed at the previous meeting of the Council, re the adoption of a by-law to regu late the traffic on the County roads. Cr Oudaille moved and Cr Livingston seconded : " That the minutes of the special meeting held on the 28th November relatiag to the regulation of the traffic on the roads within the County be approved."— Carried. Cr Livingston enquired if the publication as an advertisement of No. 8 by-law was authorised in the " Tapanui Courier " and " Mt. Benger Mail," as well as the Toapeka Times? Cr Sim said he had authorised the inser tion of the advertisement in the " Courier," following the custom observed by his pre decessor in the Council. 