Board's Tenants.— Mr C. W. Qovett, solicitor, wrote in reference to some pay ments of rent made by the Board's tenants. — Mr Irvine, of Urenui, waited on the Board with regard to a reduction of the rent that he paid for the land he leased at Onaero from the Board. He pointed out to the Board at some length the difference between his position now and when he took up the land. He also staled that he had improved the land to the extent of £1000, and if his rents were not reduced he would have to give the land up, which would come hard on him. — After Mr Irvine had withdrawn, a discussion took place on his case, and also the cases of other tenants. The majority were in favor of a reduction being made, but them was a difference of opinion as to what extent the reductions should go. — The report on the Board's tenants at Waimate was read, when it was resolved, " That with respect to the Waimate tenants of the High School endowments, a reduction of: rent of 30 per cent, bo made to Mr Newing, atd 20 per cent, to Messrs Morgan and Petersen for the year ending February, 1889." Tho Chairman further moved, ''That with respect to the Onaero tenants of the High School endowments, a reduction of rent be made to those who pay the higher rent of 15 per cent., and a ioduction of 10 per cent, for others, for the year ending the next six months' term." Mr Andrews moved as an amendment, "That the 15 per cent, be 20 per cent." Seconded by Mr Syme, and lost on division, the mover and seconder or! the amendment only voting for it. Tht original motion was then put, and carried. Ayee (6), Mrs Richmond, the Chairman, Messrs Syme, Andrews, Adlam, and Faull, Noes (2), Miss Hey wood, and Mr Bauchope. — .Ur Faull then moved, " That a concession be made to Mr Nowing on account ot back rent due before February, 1888, of 20 per cent., provided payment be made on or before July 31st next." Seconded by Mr Adlam, and carried.
