The Rev; J. C. Bagshaw proposed a resolution to the effect, thj»t the Church Pro perty Trustees should confirm, the vote of thanks to Mr. Fucker, as passed by the Com mittee of Management. The resolution was carried unanimously, after which the meeting broke up.
LYTTELTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
Monday, Feb. 5. A meeting of the Council was held this day. Present: Messrs. "Wright (in the chair, in the absence of the Chairman), Hill, Ballestie, Dransfield, Willcox, and Grubb. The minutes of the previous meeting hav ing been read and confirmed, A letter from the Secretary for Public Works, with reference to the obstruction of the wharf, was read. It stated that means would be taken to remove the obstruction complained of. A letter to Mr. Godfrey, the assessor, was read, referring him to the solicitor of the Council, for advice with reference to the laying down of asphaltic pavement. . A letter from Mr. F. Moore, surveyor, was read, stating that the contractors were en titled to the sum of £90 for the work done in Governor's Bay road. Mr. Willcox announced that at the next meeting of the Council, he should move that a sum, not exceeding £120, should be appro priated to the purchase of pumps for the use of the town, and that a stone channel should be made in London street. The report of the Road Committee was read and considered. After some routine business had been trans acted, the Council adjourned until Wednes day next.
KAIAPOI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
