Imperial Institute.
The Chairman, then asks the Committee to consider the question of a contribution towards the Imperial Institute.
The Committee, Mr. RYRIE dissenting, are in favour of a contribution, and, after deliberation, recommend that consideration of the matter be postponed until it is known what sums other Colonies have contributed.
Town Band.
The Chairman next asks the Committee to consider the question of a Town Band.
The Captain Superintendent of Police estimates the total cost to be about $1,800 per annum, exclusive of instruments which will require an outlay of about $400 in the first instance. The $1,800 is to make up the difference between pay as Policemen and Bandsmen, as the men will be enrolled as Police Constables, and draw pay as such.
Mr. RYRIE is opposed to having a Town Band, on the ground that it will be a slur on the Military who have always been ready to assist with their Band when necessary.
After some further discussion, Mr. RYRIE dissenting, the Committee are generally of opinion that if a good band could be had the Colony should have one.
The Committee then adjourn sine die.
FREDERICK STEWART,
Laid before the Legislative Council on the 12th November, 1888,
Read and confirmed on the 12th November, 1888.
ARATHOON SETH,
Clerk of Councils.
Chairman,