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charged for the drilling of wells, both public and private, under suca rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Public Works Department and approved by the Governor. AND PROVIDED FURIHER, that a sufficient deposit shali be required of all private parties in amounts sufficient to amply po- tect the Municipality against loss, and such deposits may be made on a pro-rata basis in such manner that at no time shall there be less money on deposit than is required to cover the expenditures made. Preposed by Government. Christiansted, 26th May 1924. Government Secretary (Zane) remark- ed: Mr. Chairman. The purpose of this Resolution is to provide a fund for the og- eration of the well-driller both for the drilling of private and publie wells, 1 think the text o the bill itself fully ex- plains the wmethod of operation of the fund, and 1 may add that when it became necessary to devise means of undertak- ing the drilling of wells, in order that it mieht not be necessaiy to call an extra- oruinary meeting of the Colonial Couneil for this one comparatively sma'l purpose I taked the matter over with the Cuair- man of the Municipal Committee, who acreed that it was a feasible plan and that Government could proceed to oper- ate under it in the hopes that the Coloni- al Council would see fit to contirm the procedure by passing this ordinanee, It was put to the vote and unanimous- iy carried that the Resolution be subject to one discussion. Ist Member for Frederiksted Town (Jackson): Mr Chairman. I presume that this amount shall be taken from Equipment under Public Works Depart- ment. May I ask how much ot that tund is expended and how much is not expend- ed? Government Secretary (Zune) remark- ed: 1 will be noted Mr. Chairman that this ordinance was proposed on April 29 at which time there wasin the neigh- bourhood of Francs 4,000 under the Fres. 95 000 of Item 50, and it is under that item of I'ranes 4,000 the financing of the well drilier has been proceeded with., Os course that means that in cases of private wells the schedule of fees for private wells brings in money which is added to it and all expenses are defrayed from the proceeds. 4 h Member for Frederiksted Country Distriet (Andersen) remarked: Mr. Chairman: It is stated in the Resolution “Provided, that the entire cost of well drilling, ineluding labor and materials plusa fixed percentage thereon to cov- er repaits and depreciation of equipment shall be charged for the drilling of e Lo AV s wells, both public and private, under such rules ard regulations as may be prem u'gated by the Fublie Works De- partment and apjroved by the Govern- or.”” 1 urdeistand that provisicn is rut in the Resclution tecause there are cer- tuin persons on the island who went to make ¢pecial zrrangement. Goverrment Secretacry (Zanei: Mr. Chairman. | see no reascn why under that wording apy reculaticns which are ¢volved by the Fublie Works Department and spproved by the Governor would vot be cffective. No cne requesting the word further the Chairman closed tle discussion, read the resolution and put same to the vote. 11 nembers veted for: rene against. The (Chairman) remarked: The Re- solution is adopted and goes to Govern- ment. (To be continuved,) FJOXCAY, A stormy meeting which lasted until ofter 9 p- . marked the Colonial Coun: cil’s final discussicn and passage of the budget yesterday. Ihe Government See- retary who arvived by the Grebe attend- ed the meeting but test before7 p. mu The Despatching S+ cretary was also pre- sent and mos: of the members. The s. s. Guiana for New York is due at F.ederiksted at 6 c’clock on Iriday morning. The s. s. Baracoa sailed from New York on Saturday evening; having 24 tons of carvo tor Frederiksted, and 88 tons for Christiansted. CORRECTIONS. In first page of yesterday's Avis, 2vd column, Slst line from top please read: “eonduct of matters at Washington ex- clusively relating to the lvish Free State should be entrusted to a Minister Pleni- poteniiary’’ ete. In third page. 2nd column, 11th line from top please read: ''lhe motion made’’ instead of ‘'‘make”’. KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION Al THZ QUEEN lOUISE CHILDREN HOME By E. E. Bryan. It was a great pleasure lust evening to those present at the graduation of the lirttle tots at the Children Home. One can hardly believe the possibility of such little children beivg trained to turn out such work as the things dis- played. Much credit is given the presid- ing sister and the young jadies who bas sp< vt and is spending their time and en- ergy in preparing these little ones for the public schools wkhich the little gra- . duates wil! altend at the reopcuing cf | the schools. This preparation will elin:- . inate the labor of the teachers they ure 1 geing 1o meet. ; It certainly takes enthusiastie spirits to | participate with the training of such little ' ones, for some parents with two or three think it a great burd>n and trouble to train them, thus we ean imagine the daily i task of training so many. The Rev. Christenszn gave the address | in place of the Despatching Secretary . who was unable to be present. The parents and guardians who were present ocvght to take a lessen from the | Mipister’s address when he gaul: 11 | training of a c¢hitd <hould commence soon as a child begins to walk, so t} t { when the child reaches the age of re: - ization it will be on the right road. Frem the work seon, done by the ehil. - ' reuin the line of drawing and manual ' training, we see good soil that needs good cuitivation. TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIXSTATION. New York, Jure 26th.--Deadlocked in advance and its fighting fever mount- ine, the Democratie National Conven- tion was calted at 10.30 teday to drive forward with the vecepiion of nomina- tion spocches, while platform builders strugegled on with their weighty prob- lems. Tohis was another day of tumult and fervour, interspersed with oratory Only 3 nominations had been made when yesteraay's adjournment ended the one hour demonstration staged on behaif of Mr. Me Adoo and about 17 remained on the sphedale, ineludiag that of his lead ing rival, Goverpor Smiih. The candi: dates nominated vesterday were in order Qenator Oscar Underwood, nominated by Alabama, Senator Joseph Robinson' by . Arkansas and William slcAdoo, by Cali- fornia Vancouver, B. C. June 26th—Fifty ' thousand citizens of Vancouver gave the | British Special Service Squadron a great welcome when it arrived in the harbour yesterday afternoon, The City’s official . welcome took place at three o’clock on the Dallakvne Pier, where ihe Major, the City Alde: man and others met Viee Ad- miral Sir Frederick Field and his staff. An illuminated address was read by the Major. to wiich a brief reply was made by Sir Freucerick. The city is in fes- tive attire, the main streets being o . mass of colour with flags and bur- tinz. A magnificent arch of weleone ~ has been ercveted at the corner of Gruan- viile and Gergia Streets. Last night « eivie dinner and dance was tendered the officers of the fleet. A haif holiday h:d . been proelaimed by the Mayor. A maw- ' pificient buffalo neal. th: gift of theo . citizens ol Calgary, will be formally ' presented to Vice Adniral Field on * board the Hood this morning by Alder- man Craviord, of the metropolis.