ments but in some instances the amount of the rates would be only a few cents a quarter and the collection becomes very difficult in such cases. The Leases provide the rates and rent are both to be paid 1st April and 1st October each year. The remedy for non-payment is re-entry. In this Colony, such ease gives a quarter's grace as regards the time for payment under 1st and 3rd quarters as compared with the requirements of the Rating Ordinance. The tenants could not complain that the strict requirements of the law are enforced as regards time of payment and re-entry gives sufficient remedy.
When the Rating Ordinance (Cap. 598) is next amended, Section 31 might have the following addition made:
"Provided that in case of Lessees under Leases granted by the Crown on the recommendation of the Squatters Commission, rates shall be paid at the times stated in such Leases or words to that effect."
This I suggested in my minute of 14th June, 1893. I doubt the advisability of at present altering the Ordinance for that purpose alone.
(Signed) W. M. Goodman.
23rd Dec, 1893.