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 206 THE BUILDING NEWS. Marcu 8, 1872. ssn onions and bad fish.” Another, who stated that the Glasgow water was the best in all England (sic), finished his speech by a scientific disquisition on the death rates of Glasgow and London, accounting for the higher mortality in the former city by saying that ‘he supposed there was not suflicient organic matter in the water”! At any rate, of late there has been more than “sufficient organic matter” in the Lambeth water, as we can testify. InstiruTION or SuRvEyors.—At the ordinary general meeting, held on Monday, 26th ult., the fol- lowing name was read and passed to be balloted for on April 8th :—as Associate, Thomas Morgan Gepp, of Chelmsford. It was announced that the Council had admitted the following as students of the Insti- tution:—Walter Clayden, of Basingstoke, and Charles William Driver, of 4, Whitehall. Some donations to the library having been announced, the discussion on the paper, by Mr. E. J. Smith, entitled “Land,” was resumed, and after a long debate was again adjourned to the next meeting, on Monday next, the 11th inst. The following candidates were balloted for and declared duly elected, viz. :—as Members, John Drew, 9, Queen-street, and Powder- ham Castle, near Exeter; Barrow Emmanuel, 2, Finsbury Circus, E.C.; and Thomas Tayler Smith, 33, Bloomsbury-square, W.C. —>——_ CHIPS. Last night, at the meeting of the Society of Anti- quaries of London, there was an exhibition of a large collection of photographs and drawings made by the lafe Earl of Dunraven, F.S.A., on the early ecclesiastical architecture of Ireland, with a view to a work which he was engaged in writing at the time of his death. On Saturday, the 24th ult., the workmen em- ployed at S. Andries in enlarging the mansion for Sir A. Acland Hood, Bart., sat down to a capital supper at Mossman’s, West Somerset Hotel, in Watchet, provided for them at the expense of Mr. Davis, of Taunton, the contractor for the works. An obdurate screw may be drawnif a piece of red- hot iron is put on the head of it for a minute or so, and screw-driver immediately afterwards applied to draw it. 9 Several stone chests, and a Druidical urn, were dug up at the end of last week on the farm of Wyndyhall, Rothesay. M. Fechter’s theatre in New York will have a fountain in the parquette; the stage will have no foot- lights, but will be lighted by a calcium reflector in the ceiliug of the auditorium, and the orchestra will be placed under the stage out of sight of the audi- ence. It is stated that 90,000 dollars have been spent in refitting the house, which was formerly known as the French or Fourteenth-street Theatre. The distribution of the medals awarded at the Workmen's International Exhibition of 1870 took place on Saturday last at the Arundel Hall, Strand. On “Thanksgiving Day” Messrs. Dove, Brothers, the contractors for the foundations of the New Law Courts, gave their workmen, over 200 in num- ber, an excellent dinner. The City Commissioners of Sewers have taken the house No. 71, Ludgate-hill, for the purpose of widening that thoroughfare. The scheme of the Government for building a convict prison upon Denmark-hill has been aban- doned. —_——_ MEETINGS FOR THE ENSUING WEEK. MonDAY.—INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS.—Continued discussion on Mr. Smith’s paper ‘On Land.” 8 p.m. TUESDAY. — INSTITUTION oF CIVIL ENGINEERS.— “On the Sooukésala Canal of the Madras Trrigation and Canal Company.” By Mr. J. H. Latham, M.A., M. Inst. C.E. 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY. — ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION, — Meeting of the Elementary Class of Design. Subject: ‘‘ Front Elevation of an Italian Palace, 100ft. frontage and four stories high. The general composition. Seale, Sft. to the inch. Cinque-Cento.” 8 p.m. Socrety or Artrs.—‘ On the Goliath Training Ship.” By Captain Bourchier, R.N. 8 p.m. Frimpay.—Crivin AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS’ Soctrety. —‘* On Railway Amalgamation.” By Mr. B. Haughton. 7,30 p.m. ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION. — Meeting of Class of Construction and Practice ; subject: Drainage and Water Supply ;” 6.30 p.m.—Meeting of Class Desian ; subject: ** Village Church to ac- commou.aie 200.% 8 p.m. Grade Fetus. WAGES MOVEMENT. DuUNDEE.—A meeting was held in the Camperdown Hall, Dundee, last week, to receive the answer of the master sawmillers to the request of their workmen that the weekly hours should be reduced to fifty-one. The masters offered to reduce the hours from sixty to fifty- six, without reduction of wages, but if the men wanted fifty-one, they must sacrifice six hours’ pay. As to weekly pays and overtime, they were willing to agree to the men’s terms, if the latter accepted theirs. After consideration, the men unanimously resolyed to adhere to their demand for the fifty-one hours. Al- ready the sawmillers at Victoria Dock have given in their warning, and those at the other mills are to do so at once. Dunse.—The master joiners in Dunse, N. B., have agreed to reduce the hours from ten to nine hours per day, and to raise the wages from 4}d. to 5d. per hour, from Ist May. EDINBURGH PLASTERERS’ LABOURERS’ STRIKE. —This dispute has now lasted a fortnight. The masters have advertised for men, and having procured more labourers than they require, the strike may now virtually be said to have come to an end. EprpurGcu.—A meeting of the Edinburgh, Leith, and district sawmill workers was held on Saturday to ascertain how many men had come out on strike for the fifty-one hours. It wasascertained that there were about forty out, and others to come out during the week if their request should not be granted. Several of the masters have agreed to the workmen’sterms, <A meeting of the general committee of brassfounders was heldon the same evening, to consider the replies of the employers to the circular of February 12, requesting areduction of the hours to fifty-one per week, without diminution of wages, and with a corresponding rise in piece prices; also that overtime be paid time and a half to time and piece workers alike. Answers from some firms being unavoidably delayed, deputations belong- ing to the shops from whom no reply had beenreceived were appointed, and to report to next meeting. The meeting unanimously resolved to accept no compromise in the above terms, and that the new arrangement take effect on the Ist of April where it has not been conceded before that time. At a meeting of marble and slate masons it was reported of those who came out on strike on 24th ult. for the fifty-one hours’ limit, a few had got jobs in town under that system, that others had left town, and from the support promised, the re- mainder resolved to stay out until the employers con- ceded the demand. It was resolved that no overtime should be worked except in cases of necessity, and then only on condition that time-aud-a-half is paid. Guascow.—An aggregate meeting of the joiners in the Glasgow district was held on Saturday. The de- putation appointed at last meeting to attend the con- ference requested by the Master Wrights’ Association gave in theirreport. Itstated that the conference had been foreclosed by the deputation of the master wrights refusing to meet them, owing to resolutions passed at last meeting. The following resolution was then adopted :—‘' That this meeting disapprove of the ac- tion of the Master Wrights’ Association in delaying their answer to our circular for the rise of wages—viz., from 10th November, 1871, to the 14th February, 1872 —and of the discourteous and abrupt manner in which they had refused to implement the conference that had been appointed at their request.” Guascow.—On Monday, the glaziers of Glasgow struck work in consequence of the masters having re- fused to grant their terms. The masters offered the fifty-four hours per week limit, and a rise of Is. per week on the present rate of wages, to begin on the 1st May. The men, who wish the hours reduced to fitty-one per week, would have accepted the masters’ terms, but only on condition of commencing from Monday. The compromise was refused, and hence the strike. Port GuAsGow.—The short time arrangements came into operation in the building yards of Messrs. Blackwood & Gordon, Messrs. R. Duncan & Co.,, and Messrs. Cunliffe & Dunlop, Port Glasgow, on Saturday. No change has been made in the yard of Messrs. W. Hamilton & Co., fat the desire, it is understood, of the workmen themselves, and no change will take place at present in the hours at Messrs. Henry Murray & Co. It is in contemplation to grant a full holiday each alternate Saturday. SuNDERLAND.—The Sunderland brickmakers and masons have turned out for 33s. per week and a reduc- tion of work to 50 hours. Tue Nruxe Hours’ MOVEMENT IN Lonpon.—The following circular to the employers of labour in the building trade of London has been issued by a com- mittee appointed by delegates representing the princi- pal building firms:—‘ March 1, 1872—Having a pro- found conviction ‘that man was destined for something higher and nobler than to wear out his time for nought buta mere existence,’ we most respectfully ask you to concede the following requests, viz., that work shall commence at 6.30 a.m. and terminate at 5 p.m., allow- ing within the above-named hours half an hour for breakfast and one hour for dinner, thus leaving nine working hours, except on Saturdays, when by having half an hour for breakfast, and to cease work at 1 p.m., six hours will have been worked, making a total of 51 hours per week, the same to apply all the year round ; + and that an advance of one penny per hour be paid, } thus making the wages for working 51 hours per week thesum of £1 18s. 3d. Knowing that the em- ployers of labour throughout England haye voluntarily, in various parts, reduced the number of working hours, while others have promised to doso at an early date, we cannot believe that the employers of London will fail to evince a like spirit of fairness and liberality, but will, at the expiration of six weeks, dating from the ist day of March, 1872, announce that they will be pre- pared to concede the above-named conditions, the same to come into operation on the 1st day of July, 1872. And tht an equal number of employers and men do meet forthwith to draw up and arbitrate upon a code of Aronia rules for the better regulation of the trade.” THe Wuitrsy House Parinters.—The house painters who are now on strike at Whitby demand to close work at noon on Saturdays, instead of fouro’clock. The masters offer to close at one o’clock, but the men are not willing to accept this concession. WoLvERHAMPTON.—A meeting of plumbers, painters, and glaziers, of Wolverhampton, was held on Saturday, ‘‘to consider their present position relating to the nine hours’ question, and to carry out the same to a final issue.” The proceedings were not open to reporters. Yorxk.—Seyveral hundred men engaged in the bnild- ing trades at York have struck for an increase of wages anda reduction of hours. Many labourers are thus thrown outof work. TENDERS. BEDDINGTON CorNER.—For rebuilding drug mill and stabling at Beddington Corner, recently Gestroyed by fire, for Mrs. Aitken. Mr. R. W. Price, architect. Quantities by Mr. W. H. Barber:— Smith. £897 858 Patman & Fotheringham.. 795 Jarratt... 768 Tyerman. 760 Coleman (accepted). 749 BrisToL.—For the erection of a warehouse in Victoria- street, Bristol, for Mr. Joseph Birtwell, iron merchant and founder. Mr. Henry Masters, architect :— Kingstone. - £1590 0 0 Wilkins & Sons. 13875 6 0 Church & Phillips. - 1350 0 0 Escott .... - 1325 9 8 Norris. - 1248 0 0 Diment.. - 1225 0 0 Robertson... . 1100 0 0 Ford & Sum: - 103116 6 CARNARVON.—For restoration of the Guildhall, Car- naryon. Mr. S. Thomas, architect :— Jones .. ». £2950 D. Wins.. 2743 Parry.. 2720 Morris. 2539 R. R. Wins (accepted) 2526 Architect's estimate, £2658. CARSHALTON.—For stables and coach-house at Westeroft Carshalton, for J. Welch, Esq. Mr. R. M. Shaw, architect. Cowley .. £1148 Clark .. 1049 Hipwell 1020 Nye .. 996 Mason 899 Jarred 893 Nightingale (accepted) 868 East Acton.—For erecting eight villa residences in Leamington-road and Horn-lane, East Acton. Mr, John B. Badock, Staple Inn, architect. Quantities supplied:— Tyler. . £6731 8 0 Cook. 6700 0 0 Gough 6450 0 0 Sawyer. 6353 0 0 Stephens. 5629 0 0 Blackmore & Morley 5622 0 0 Crook & Wall. 5500 0 0 Rankin .... 5500 0 0 King & Co. 5340 0 0 Johnson... 6279 0 0 Slegg & Long. 4880 0 0 Bligky.ceteessesess 4850 0 0 Preedy & Son (accepted). 4800 0 0 East Acton.—For erecting four villas in Leamington- road, East Acton. Mr, John B, Badock, Staple Inn, archi+ tect. Quantities supplied:— Sawyer. Tyler. Stephens .. Blackmore Gough. Johnson. Rankin .... Crook & Wall Preedy & Son Slegg & Long. Cook Blick King & Co. EpMONTON UNIO T. E. Knightley, architect. Quantities by Messrs. Arding and Bond. ecosocoesocosscecoss Field & SonS) csccvoccscsvvcncucvcescevece £3450 Rivett.. es .. 3833 Wood & Son...... 3300 Eaton & Chapman 8297 Patman Brothers .. 3295 Howard .......... 3160 Rose & Brown 3007 Leatherdale .... 2983 e POGOGK .. += 2975 Cullum .... 2897 Nightingale 2894 TINZGL) Geese ec cvs 2893 Cook & Green .. 2832 Bays & Coy 2825 Vaughan 2789 Burtly, cscccsss 2753