has been made with a view to the emplacement of a Carpenter at $12.0 per month in lieu of a Prisoner-at-large at $72 per month at the Stamp Office. These small additions have been strongly advocated by Mr. Pitta.
Judicial. To meet complaints having been made by the Chief Justice of deficiencies in the Library, the Vote for Books has been increased this year from $480 to $1000.
Educational. The increase of $360 under this head provides for a Teacher at a new Country school.
Medical. It has been considered advisable to add $1100 to the estimate for Provisions, Fuel, and Lighting - the Vote for the preceding year having been found inadequate. The pay of the Chinese Cook has also been increased by $48 and another Coolie has been added to the establishment at a cost of $96 per annum.
Police. The increase of $4000 in this head is caused by the payment of gratuities to time-expired Men.
Gaol. The addition made to the Salaries of the Turnkeys & Guards has been voted very willingly by the Council, as the duties...