The remains of the great philosopher are to be cremated in the new crematorium on Golder's Hill on Monday, and the ashes are to be buried in Highgate Come A number of eminent continental scientists and men of letters are coming over for the funeral, for if Herbert Spencer was by no means without honour in his own country it is certain that no living Englishman was held in greater estimation in other countries. In the innumerable obituary notices and surveys of his life's work which have appeared during the past few days there are naturally many which refer to the diametric opposition to his teaching which is observable in the political tendency of the day. If he had not been so essentially a philosopher he must certainly have felt disheartened, as Sir Mountstuart Grant-Duff has expressed himself disheartened by then enormous growth of the present Protectionist movement. Many who were very far from adopting to the full Spencer's theory that the first duty of a Government is to interfere as little as possible with the liberty of the individual, would a little while ago have admitted at least that the application of his principle to matters of conimerce had been amply justified. Now, however, practically the whole Unionist Party is urging once more that it is the duty of the State to regulate these matters} and dictate to us from whom we shall buy: and to when: we shall sell. Tudividualism is certainly at a discount just now; but the disciples of Spencer may yet be justified in their confidence in the eventual influence of his teaching, even in matters of polities.
H. De Gray, C. Montague Ede, D. Landale, A.M. Marshall, 0. Meuser, C. W. Wrightson, the Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary.
The usual formal business is transacted.
Rabies—A question is referred to the Council by the Watch Committee as to the advisability of charging fees for examination of suspected dogs by the Health Department. After full consideration the Council decides that in the public interest it is desirable that no such fees be imposed and that every facility for the detection and elimination of rabies be afforded by the Council's staff.
Arenne Road—In connection with the recent decision of the Council to com-aking up and metalling of ing section of this road, directions are now given that the frontage owners be approached with a view to their contributing towards the cost. [tis understood that no work will be commenced on this section until the replies to the above are received and submitted for the Council's information.
Roail Extension 34 W.—In view of the recent removal of Extension No. 14 from the official plan of the Weston District, the Engineer now recommends a line to be followed by Road No. 34, westwards from its present termination to the Carter Road. The new line lies to the south of the Japanese Cemetery. and noting that the deviation involved does not affect any existing registered lots,. the Council sanctions its introduction.
Volunteers, Customs Company. The Major Commanding reports the resignation of Captain Lanning in command of this Company, and instructions are given that a letter conveying the Council's thanks to this officer be forwarded in reply.
Volunteers, American Company 1900. The United States Consulate-General having forwarded a reply to the Council's communication asking for recognition of the services of American citizens who served in the Corps in 1900, it is noted that the State Department is unable to comply with the Council's recommendation and that the correspondence in re will be included in the annual Municipal Report.
Engineer's Department, Staff. The Council is informed that Mr. A. R. Burkill has selected an employe at Kew Gardens, Mr. Donald Macgregor (vice Mr. Arthur resigned), as Superintendent of Parks and Open Spaces.
The meeting then adjourns.
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