From tho Chairman of the Timaru Gas Company agreeing to the stipulations made by the counoil for tho company to light town )amps at £6 15s on condition that they (the company) moke all connections and com mence to light lamps on 15th September; The Secretary to tho Timaru Harbour Board wrote asking if the council woidd agree to supply water at a cheaper rate for use m connection with tho Priestman dredge to wash silt away when lifted. The board would be willing to lay tho pipes and pay for tho hiro of a separate meter. The Waterworks Inspector said the board wanted tho water to wash the silt over the southern side of the breakwater when deposited on it by the dredge. Thoy had already laid tbe pipes at their own expense. Councillor Bush moved, and Councillor Crawford seconded — "That the application from tho Harbour Board for a water supply extra to what they have for a special pur pose, be granted, and that they be charged 4d per thousand gallons." Councillor Hall Jones moved as an amend ment, and Councillor Delaney seconded — " That m reply to tho application from the Harbour Board, this council will supply water at tho rato of Gd per thousand gallons up to 250,000, and m excess of that quantity at4d per thousand gallons." The amendment was declared carried. r rom Mr Geo. Pearson, applying for water at a reduced rate for making tea and coffee at his shop. Councillor Crawford moved, and Councillor Sherratt seconded — "That Mr Geo. Pearson be granted a water Bupply for tea and coffee purposes as requested for the Bum of £2 per year payable m advance." After considerable discussion as to tho rate to be charged, Councillor Bush moved as an amendment and Councillor Gabites seconded — "That tho application from Mr G. Pearson for water on his premises Great North Road bo left to tho Town Clerk to deal with." On tbo amendment and motion being put to the meeting, the amendment wa3 carried. DOMAIN BOARD. Tho Council then moved themselves into a Domain Board, all the members being present. Iho Chairman stated that tho lato Domain Board refused to give up the funds m their hands without authority, and the Minister of Lands would have to be asked to give such authority. 