The statutory meeting of the St. Kilda Borough Council was held last evening for tho purpose of installing the mayor,, there being present—his Worship (Mr Stenhouse), Crs Skipworth, Caddie, Allan, Gore, Mitchell, and Higginson. Mr Stenhouse, having made the usual declaration of office, took his seat.
(Pan United Pbess Association.)

Auckland, December 18.
The installation of Mr. J. H. Upton as mayor took place to-day. Mr Devore, who retires after his third term of office, was presented with a beautiful book ease made of valuable New Zea land woods. Mr Upton referred to the success of Mr Devore's term of office, and urged strict economy in administration. Mr Devore said he withdrew from office leaving the city improved both from a financial and sanitary point of view.
Wanganui, December 18,

Mr A. J. Parsons having been re-elected was installed as mayor to-day. This evening- his Worship is entertaining at dinner the borough councillors, ex-mayor, the member of the dis trict, bankers, solicitors, and borough officers.
Wellington, December 18,

In the course of his response to the toast oi " The Council's Officers " at the civic banquet, Mr J. E. Page, the town clerk, quoted some interesting figures illustrative of the progress made by Wellington since he took office in the corporation service 12 years ago. During the period that had elapsed the population of the city had increased from 15,000 to 29,000, and the rateable value from £160,000 to £308,000. The entire revenue during the 12 years had been £500,000, and the amount spent on street construction was £80,000, on waterworks £210,000, and on reclamation £66,000.
