Mr C. E. Daniell asked if the dis tricts were defined in Mr Joyce's Bill, He thought this an important matter, Many would object to an Act being brought into operation which would enable Carterton to sell drink whilst Masterton was prohibited. MrPragnell would like to know if the measure embraced all ratepayers, or all male adults, The best argument, lio said, in favour of the measure, was that it was wanted,

The Rev. R. Woo I said the qualifi cation under the Direct Veto Bill was the same as the Parliamentary. He flieved the districts were to be the he as the present iicensing distriots, 9 had much pleasure in supporting the resolution.
The resolution was put and carried unanimously,

MrT. Dixon then moved, "That this meeting expresses its astonish ment that any member of the House of Representatives should attempt to revive the question of compensation when the recent proposal was lost on the voices, and emphatically affirms that neither publicans, brewers, nor any person having a so-called vested trade is entitled to compensation in any form in the oient ot a license being refused. That Mr Hogg be requested to vigorously oppose any such proposal." He spoke at some leßgth against the principal of com pensation. Mr Steele seconded the resolution, which, having been supported by Messrß Pragnell, M'Gregor, Holda* way and the Chairman, was put and carried unanimously. VThe Bev, Wood moved that copies fltho resolutions passed bo forwarded by the Chairman to the Premier and Messrs Joyce and Hogg M.H.R.'s. Mr J. M'Gregor seconded.—Car ried, The proceedings then terminated,

MASTERTON BOROUGH COUN CIL.
