TRAMWAYS. — Cr. Montague moved " That the Mayor be requested to cause the necessary steps to be taken to obtain a vote of the ratepayers as to the advisability or otherwise of introducing a system of tram ways within the borough." He believed that suburban properties would be much enhanced in valua if tramways were laid down, and he believed the trains would be largely patronised by artizans and others. He thought it was not creditable that Auckland should be behind tho other colonies, — Crs. Oiler, Thompson, Aickin, Waddel, Hemus, and Fleming also spoke in favour of the motion. —Cr. I'rowther said it would be very bad grace in himself were he behind on this occasion. He thought to begin and cou struct tramways now was td begin at the wrong end. In New York and Philadelphia large 'busing companies had been estab lished. In Philadelphia 100 'buses were now plying. In New York a similar systam was adopted. In Melbourne a large 'bus company were plying at cheaper rates than were charged on the tram cars, and were found to be more convenient.—Several councillors differed with the last speaker in reference to the comfort and convenience of tramway travelling.—The resolution was then put, and carried unanimously.
Accounts,—The usual accounts were presented and payment authorised.
This concluded the business,

ANNUA L MEETINGS OF HOUSEHOLDERS.
LOCAL SCHOOL COMMITTEES,

The following result ot elections have been received by the Secretary of the Board of Education :—

WiiaU.—John Follond (Chairman), John Buchanan, James Owen, George Thomas', James Archibold, Benry James Bell.
Waiuku.—John T. Mellsop (Chairman), Key. Brooker, James Bright, John Dickey, Johu McDonnell, William Smith, William Watts.
OYAH.A. —Angus Matheson (Chairman), William Greeuwood, Horace F, Scaly, John Wyatt, George Knaggs, Alex. Kempt, Thomas W. Koaggs.
