His own feel ing was that the Borough should pay one-third the cost of maintenance ; it might cost a little at first for paint ing, &c, but would not come heavy afterwards. The Mayor of Balclutha had undertaken to sweep the bridge twice a week until some definite arrangements were made. Mr Rutherford moved, " That this Council agree, in order that the bridge may be free from toll, to contribute annually one-third of the amount re quired for all ordinary repairs and maintenance of the new bridge, pro vided that the Clutha County, and Balclutha Borough Councils guarau -1 tee two-thirds of the amount. This Council limits its present resolution to such ordinary outlay, any extra or exceptional expenditure to be dealt with on its merits when any necessity for such arises." Seconded by Mr Petrie. Mr Calder moved as an amend ment, " That as the matter of con tributing towards the Clutha Bridge opeus up a large question, and as several members are absent, it stand over until next meeting for further discussion." Seconded by Mr Duff. Mr Rutherford was under the im pression that at a full meeting of the Council his motion would be carried, and as he considered delay would be prejudicial, he should press the matter. After considerable discussion, the votes were taken, when the amend ment was lost, and the motion de clared carried. Correspondence relative to the item £500 engineers' fees for Clutha Bridge was laid on the table. It appeared that the Government were unable to fulfil their promise to pro vide plans and specifications free of cost, without considerable delay, in consequence of extreme pressure of business in the Public Works Office. Mr Murray moved, Mr Rutherford seconded, and it was carried, " That the explanation given is satisfactory to the Council, and that one-half the engineer's fees (£250) be paid." The resignation of Mr Hughan, as 'member for Waihola ridings was^ laid on the table. ; MrCalder moved, Mr Rutherford

seconded, and it was carried, " That Mr Hughan's resignation be ac cepted, but that this Council do *o with regret, having exneriemee of' his efficiency and zeal as # member, and the conscientious and painstaking manner in which he invariably dealt with all matters coming before the Council." The Chairman notified that the rails for the Taieri Beach Jetty had been received. 