Cattle Supply.—With reference to the arrangements for transport of cattle from Tangyang now in practice, the total number arriving by rail is reported to have amounted to 3,240 during the past quarter or about half the total supply. This is regarded as not unsatisfactory, and the Council is of opinion that in order to eliminate the Pahsienjao hongs the traffic by rail should be stimulated by perseverance in the method of purchasing and bringing down cattle under the direct supervision of the Health Department, at the rate of one hundred per week in the first place. It is hoped that by such cautious and dual action, the result of reduction in the price of beef to the rate ruling at the beginning of Inst year, may be attained.
Public Swimming Bath.—A report by the Health Officer is adopted, alluding to the need for further dressing and adequate Arying accommodation at the Bath together with other work. The two floors of the tower will be converted into a—lounge, and the ventilation of the building, which was found defective during the hot weather, will also be improved by the remodelling of the windows so as to admit more The total cost involved including minor alterations is estimated at Tls. 3,256.
This work will be begun at an early date so that it may be completed before the re-opening of the Bath after: winter. It is noted io thi connexion that the net cost of maintenance during the year has amounted to Tls. 1,500 and, in discussion as to increasing the scale of fees, the Council is generally averse to this course, in the view that if adopted it might tend to deprive the Bath of the public snd popular character which it has been the aim hitherto to foster. jove Girls Refuge.
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