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The Council went into Committee of the whole
on the second reading

Ald: R.J. Carson in the chair

The Council resumed

The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the
second reading of the By Law clause by clause in Committee
as amended. The Report was received

The 29th Rule was suspended and the By Law
was read a third time and passed

A Circular from Alderman John Hallam Toronto
was read on the subject of Free Libraries

Ald: McGuire here entered

A Communication from R.C. Carter was read calling the
attention of the Council to that part of King street opposite the
Garratt Property

On motion of Ald: Irving seconded by Ald: McCammon
Ordered, that the Communication of Alderman
Hallam in reference to public Libraries be referred to the
Committee on Schools to report

On motion of Ald: Robinson seconded by Ald: Gaskin
Ordered, that the Communication of Mr. Carter be
referred to the Committee on Streets &c to report.

A Communication from James Agnew Esquire City
Solicitor was read suggesting the appointment of a Law
Committee to ask for and promote Legislative Amendments
if any are required

On motion of Ald: J.P. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald:
Robinson
Ordered, that the mayor and Aldermen C.F. Gildersleeve,
Smythe, Robinson and McGuire be a Law Committee to Consider
and recommend to this Council such amendments in the
municipal Law as may be Considered advisable

A Communication from Robert Ruddy Esquire City Clerk
Toronto was read in reference to Storm Signal Service in that City

On motion of Ald: Gaskin seconded by Ald: Allen
Ordered, that the Communication from the City of
Toronto in reference to Storm Signal be referred to the Committee
on Wharves and Harbour

A Communication of Nathaniel Cartmill mechanical
Engineer of the Fire Department was read stating he is willing
to remain in said office for $600.00 per annum an increase
of $150.00 on present salary.

On motion of Ald: William Wilson seconded by Ald: McMahon
Ordered, that the Communication of Mr Cartmill be
referred to the Committee on Fire, Water, and Gas to report.

A Communication from Webster Augustus was read asking
permission to plant shade trees

On motion of Ald: Robinson seconded by Ald: Law
Ordered, that the petition of Mr Augustus be referred to
the