The original motion was -then put and agreed to. The report of the committee further re commended the Council to give authority for the erection a_di to make necessary alt .rations for a furnace to burn rubbish in, on the above'section. In reference to Mr Ward's scheme, the committee reported that after due consideration it could not recom mend the Council to accept it, as it was too expensive, and there was not sufficient data given. The committee strongly recom mended the Council to urge the Hospital Board to provide a special conveyance for carrying infectious cases to the Hospital, as the presen'fc' system of using public vehicle was very dangerous to the public health. With respect to Mr RaverchilTs offer re a fish market, the committee reported that in the face of tho elfort„ which have already been made to establish a fish market, it has no recommendation to make. The committee reported that it had accepted a tender for the erection of a cottage on the reserve at Chan ey's Corner' ~~ """•■ . " - On the "clause asking for authority for the erection,

Cr. Gray moved—"That the committee be authorised to prepare plans and call for tenders, such tenders to be submitted to the Council."

Cr. Smith seconded the amendment, which, after some discussion, was withdrawn, on the committee gijjng an assurance that the cost would not efceedi £500. The report as a whole was adopted. Cr. • Sandstein moved-—"That the resolu tion making it necessary to obtain permits for hoardings from the Council be rescinded.'' Cr. Kincaid seconded the motion, which, after some discussion, was withdrawn. ;

Cr. Smith moved—"That the By-Law Committee be instructed to alter the build ing by-laws _o as to r§ad that the permit be given either by the city surveyor or the Council."

Cr. Sandstein seconded the motion, which was agreed to. The Council then adjourned.
