Vote of Thanhs to Chairman. — On the mo tion of Mr. Standish, seconded by Mr. Caverhill, it was resolved " That a vote of thanks be accorJel to the Chairmv.i and Treasurer, aud their expenses paid on account of their visit to Auckland."

Sugar Loaves Contract.— -The Chairman sai.l ho had asked Mr. Cosgrave, the con tractor, to attend, with a view to the Board considering whether it was not better to stop the contract at the Sugar Loaves. Messrs. Carringtou and Banks were of opinion that it was useless to proceed with the work. — It was resolved on the motion of Mr. Banks, seconded by Mr. Courtney " That the Chair man see the contractor for the extension of the Mikotahi tramway, and arrange for sus pending work for a time." Mr. 11. Hooker's Claim. — Messrs. Kelly and Skiuner, who had been appointed to enquire into Mr. H. Hooker's claim for extras on account of Kawau Pah wall, recommended that the sum of £50 be paid, aud on the mo tion of Mr. Standish, seconded by Mr. Car- RfNGTON, the recommendation was given effect to.
