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A Communication from the Cochrane Manufacturing
Co. of St Thomas Ontario was read asking what terms
the City will offer for the establishment of their Industry
at Kingston &c. Referred to the Finance Committee.

A Communication from Edwin Horsey Chief Fire
Department was read asking for leave of absence from
Fire duty for one month. Referred to the Committee
on Fire, Water and Gas

A Communication from the Assistant Superintendent
of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada
was read In Re water supply at Kingston Depot &c.
Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water & Gas

Ald: Craig brought up the petition of Alexander
Gunn and 365 others with subscription list $1060.00
towards Esplanade praying the Council will aid in the
Construction of an Esplanade along the Lake shore between
the Grand Trunk Brewery and the Grove Inn in this City

On motion of Ald: Clements seconded by Ald: Craig
Ordered, that the petition of Alex Gunn Esq
M.P., George A. Kirkpatrick Esq: M.P. and others be referred
to the Mayor, The Committee on Parks and the Aldermen
of Victoria Ward said Committee to report to this Council
before any money being spent

Ald: Smythe brought up the petition of Michael
Anderson praying payment for a drain made by him
in William street Ontario Ward. Referred to the Committee
on Streets and Improvements

Aldn: R.J. Carson, Wilson, McGuire, J. Carson, brought up
the petitions of W. McCutcheon, James Wilson, H.R. Moore
and Mary Wilkinson respecting Taxes. Referred to Court of Revision

Ald: John Carson brought up the petition of John Green
and 23 others praying for a Coal Oil Lamp on the West end
of Princess street Williamsville. Referred to Fire, Water and
gas Committee

Ald: McGuire brought up the petition of the Licensed
Carters of the City of Kingston praying the Council to
Communicate with the Grand Trunk authorities and
the Railway Committee of the Privy Council at Ottawa
for the discontinuance of the operations of the Shedden Co.
Carters in this City

On motion of Ald: McGuire seconded by Ald: McIntyre
Ordered, that the prayer of the petition of George
McCullogh and other Carters be granted and that the
accompanying draft be accepted as the draft of a petition
to the Grand Trunk Railway, from which one also may be
prepared to the Railway Commitee of the Privy Council
and that the Mayor sign and affix the seal of the City to
send petition and transmit same to the proper quarters

On motion of Ald: R.J. Carson seconded by Ald: Smythe
Ordered