Mouser, J. Prentice,. W. Wrigh tion, the Secretary, and the Assistant Secre tary.
The usual formal business is transacted.
Hongkew Recreation Grownd.—Tho purchase is recorded of the Mow 3.854 required for the extension of the ground. 'The lots concerned (B.C. Paoshan Lots 105 and 106) together constitute' the strip marked " Private Property" in the published design for the ground, and their acquisition has been effected through the instrumentality of Mr. Crawford D, Kerr, to whom therefore the Council's appreciative thanks will be conveyed.
Road Ezxtensionsand Widenings, Kiangse Road.—The Council is informed that the Waterworks Company has proposals for rebuilding Cadastral Lot 69 adjoining the Water Tower. In view of the fact that the widening of the adjoining lot, Cadastral No. 68, in which this building stands, cannot be effected for many years, it is decided to permit the Company to build out to their present line on the property concerned.
Do., Extension No. 184, W.—For the scheduled portion of Cadastral Lot 308 Messrs. Dowdall, Hanson and MoNeill laun Tis, 5,000 per mow. In view of the fact that the northern section of the extension has been deferred, the Council is not in favour of acquiring this strip at present.
Tramways.—A report by the Electrical Engineer states the circumstances under which Messrs. Preece and Cardew have embodied in the conditions for Tramway tenders in London, a clause to the effect that the purchase of power from the Council is compulsory. The Secretary is di ceted to telegraph to the London Agents instructing them that this clause must be withdrawn, since it has been decided that the purchase from the Municipal Supply or the establishment of a separate Power House shall be at the option of the firm or company tendering.
The meeting then adjourns,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.