The Mayor moved as an amendment to the first clause of the report— "That the corners at Gloucester and Colombo streets, and at Victoria, Armagh and Colombo streets, be included." After some discussion the amendment was withdrawn, and the clause adopted as it stood. The report wasiadopted. THE COUNCIL'S WOBKMEN. The Mayor moved, pursuant to notice— "That the labourers of the Council be granted one half-holiday per week, either on Thursdays or Saturdays, and that no pay be deducted in consequence." This was seconded pro forma by Coun cillor Bunting. After discussion an amendment waa carried referring the matter to the Works Committee. In reply to questions by Councillor Anderson, the Mayor said the men employed by the Council as gutter sweepers were only getting 6s per day.; Men spreading metal also received only 6s per day, and the drivers of watering-carts received 6s Bd. Councillor Bonnington moved— "That the Works Committee be requested to look into the wages sheet with a view of adjusting the work done by the Council's labourers on a more equitable basis." This was carried. CITY AND BTOTJBBAN TBAMWAY COMPANY. Mr F. E. Wright, the Chairman of the City and Suburban Tramway Company, wrote asking the Council to deduct a pro portionate amount of rent, as it did not propose to run a line of trams along the North belt and along Manchester street to Bennett's corner as provided in the con cession given by the-Council. The Mayor moved — " That the matter be referred to the Works Committee." Councillor Bonnington moved, as an amendment— " That the Council cannot grant the request for the- reduction of rent." The amendment was carried. WEBT COABT RAILWAY. On the motion of the Mayor, the Council ordered a telegram to be sent to the Government; in support of the petition of the Bailway League with reference to the East and West Coast Railway. The Mayor desired the telegram to con tain a request for the Premier to read it in the House. This, however, did not find favour, as savouring too much, of forcing the Premier. It was decided to send a copy to the Hon W. P. Beeves, and ask him to show it to the supporters of the line. FIRE BRIGADE. Th 6 Superintendent of the Christchurch Fire Brigade reported on the alarms of fires during the quarter. 