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 228 THE BUILDING NEWS. Marcu 15, 1872. eeeEEOEOEOEOEOOeee———ee———eeeSeeeSeeeeeeeeee— ee oo oo Grade Wels, —.>——_ WAGES MOVEMENT. BEeRwick.—The plasterers here have been out on strike for the nine hours’ movement and 6d, per hour. Their demand has been acceded to, fifty-one hours per week, and 6d. per hour. Dunper.—A meeting of operative painters was held on Thursday week, in Dundee, when it was found necessary to give up agitating for the fifty-one hours, from the want of unity among the men. The masters’ offer was accordingly accepted—namely, fifty-seven hours per week, as at present, but with an increase of wages from 54d. to Gd. per hour, and from 54d. to 7d. per hour for overtime—the change to take place on Ist April. STRIKE IN THE BUILDING TRADE AT OxFoRD.—A large open air meeting of the workmen in the building trade, who struck on Saturday night, was held on Monday morning, when it was unanimously resolyved— “That any communication received from the employers by the Committee should be answered at once, but that no notice should be taken of any other communication.” This resolution was in answer to the masters, who, on Saturday, invited the workmen to senda deputation of not more than one from each firm to meet them to dis- cuss the adoption of the nine hours’ system. The men declined this proposal, on the ground that their single representatives would be “spotted” if they met the masters as proposed. There were between 2,000 and 3,000 persons present at the meeting, which passed off quietly. There are between 1,500 and 1,600 workmen now on strike. Messrs, Lucy (Eagle Foundry), and Codd & Reynolds, Daventry, have agreed to the demands of the men. ‘The Mayor, Professor Rogers, and others, are endeavouring to effect an amicable settlement of the question. ABERDEEN.—A meeting of the operative cabinet- makers, upholsterers, and pianoforte-makers was held in Aberdeen on Saturday night, to consider the offer of the employers regarding the date at which the fifty-one hours should take effect. It was stated that the piano- forte-makers are to get the fifty-one hours’ limit on Ist April, and the others on 20th June. These terms are to be accepted. EpINBURGH.—The saw-mill workers in Edinburgh and Leith, who were on strike last week for the fifty- one hours’ movement, have accepted the masters’ offer of fifty-four hours per week. It is expected that they will resume work at once. BrrMinGHAM.—A meeting of masters and workmen in the building trade was held on Tuesday evening. The Mayor presided. The business was to elect dele- gates to settle with an arbitrator the proposed altera- tions in trade rules. After a discussion, delegates were appointed to represent masters and workmen to settle the rules. There was a fair attendance of both masters and men. SHREWsBURY.—On Saturday evening, the carpen- ters, masons, painters, and others, held a meeting. It was stated that a circular had been forwarded to all the masters, to which no reply had been received. In the circular it is proposed that 54 hours shall con- stitute a week, from 6 o’clock a.m. to 5,30 p.m, with one hour and three-quarters for meals; but on Satur- days the hours to be from 6a.m, till 12 at noon, with three-quarters of an hour for breakfast, but during six weeks before and after Christmas the ordinary hours shall be from 7 am. to 5 p.m., with one hour for meals; on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 noon, with half an hour for breakfast. All wages to remain as at present, and all other existing rules to remain un- altered. A deputation was appointed to wait upon the masters, who should be requested to fix a time to receive them, and failing to do so that the men will cease to work the present hours after the 16th of March. Yorxk.—The strike here is general. The bricklayers, who have hitherto worked fifty-six hours per week for 29s, 2d. wages, ask a reduction of hours to 504, and the same wages. ‘The masters offer to reduce the hours to 53. The joiners gave notice of their present action three months since. From 56 hours they demand a reduction to 50 hours, and an increase of wages at the rate of 6jd. per hour instead of 6d. The masters offer to reduce to 53 hours, and to give 6{d. per hour. The masons have in the summer months worked 56 hours, at the rate of 6jd. per hour. They seek for a reduction of time to 504 hours, and an increase of pay tothe rate of 74d. per hour. The em- ployers offer to reduce the hours to 53. The labourers, who have been thrown out of employment, have also met. ‘They have been paid 19s. 3d. a week, and they demand a guinea, but not to go out upon it until May. The masters in the meantime offer 19s. 10}d. per week, or an increase of 7§d., and adecrease of the hours of labour to 53. NortTHAMptTonN.—A meeting of carpenters and joiners has been held here, for the purpose of taking steps to obtain the nine hours’ movement and the adop- tion of anew code of rules. The meeting was well attended. The chairman denounced strikes as injurious to both employer and employed, and referred to the general concession of the nine-hours’ moyement in all parts of the country. He advocated the principle of uniformity of labour, especially in the building trade, and requested the meeting to pass the rules which would be submitted to them. ‘The rules were passed, and the Ist of April was fixed upon as the day on which it should be suggested that these rules come into operation. LEAMINGTON. — The bricklayers of Leamington struck last week for an increase of wages. Bishop AUCKLAND.—A meeting of joiners and carpenters now on strike has been held here, to bring the strike, if possible, to a final settlement. Five out of seven of the masters have acceded to the fifty-three hours and 1s. more wages for the present, and 1s. more advance within two months from this date. The men agreed to adopt the present settlement, and to appoint four men to meet four of the masters within the time THE COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW VOLUME OF THE “ENGLISH MECHANIC AND WORLD OF SCIENCE” affords a favourable opportunity to intending new subscribers. Price 2d. Annual subscription 11s., post free; or through any Newsagent, 8s. 10d. THe New VOLUME COMMENCES WITH No. 365, which will be published on March 22, No. 364, published March 15, contains articles on—The Micro- scopical Use of Certain Staining Fluids ; Professor Good- eve on Applied Mechanics; Lithofracteur; Lunar Activity; The Action of Steam in the Cylinder of a Steam Engine ; Fire-Escapes; Dunlop's Governor for Screw Engines; Portable Decorations; Rapid Wages Calculator; Atmo- stated, to settle the fifty-hours’ question; and if they cannot agree, each party to appoint an independent arbitrator, and accept his decision. BrisTot.—An adjourned interview between the operative masons and employers took place on Thurs- day week. The deputation informed the employers that the society had agreed to all the proposals made by the masters excepting the worked-stone rule and payment by the hour; the latter, however, some of the men present believed would soon be more fayourably considered. One of them said that he had, up to within the last week or so, worked in London under the hour system, and he, although at one time as much opposed to the system as any one, found no fault with it, but, on the contrary, believed it to be the best plan for both employers and employed. A meeting of the employers connected with the local association and the trade generally will shortly be called, to consider the report of the sub-committee of employers and association, and to consider the notices emanating from the carpenters and joiners. TENDERS. LANGTOFT.—For altering and converting six cottages at Langtoft, for the Rev. J.S. Warren, Mr. J. Richardson, Barn-hill, Stamford, architect and surveyor :— Roberts Brothers .. £075 0 0 Roberts & Jeffs. . 34518 0 Plowright... + 298° 10/70. Bagnell ... + 275.10) 70 Chanty & 259 0 0 LICHFIELD.—For the erection of the new brewery, chimney-shaft, &e., for the Lichfield Brewery Company (Limited). Mr. Geo. Scamell, Great George-street, West- anlneteny architect. Quantities supplied by Messrs. Curtiss & Son :— Buildings. Clark... . £5120 0 0 Marriott, 4950 0 0 Spencer 4862 12 10 Burkett 4743 0 0 Lovatt. 4333 0 0 Whillome.. 4145 0 0 Dakin (accepted) . 4139 0 0 Cochrane 2185 0 0 Burkett 2070 0 0 Jukes .. 1860 7 0 Dawney 1859 0 0 Spencer.. 1833 0 0 Horsley Iron Company Isis 0 0 Smith & Wood. 1809 0 0 Croucher ..... 1805 0 0 Darlaston Tron Compan 1797 2 6 Thornewill & Warham. 1720 0 0 Head... 1695 0 0 Gielgud.. 1680 2 0 Orr & McLean. 1569 0 0 Crosskey (accepted) 1550 0 0 LonpoN.—For the erection of a warehouse at the of No. 33, Eastcheap, E.C. rear Mr. Edmund Woodthorpe, architect. Quantities supplied by Messrs. Welch & Atkinson :— Chamberlain Brothers .. . £3233 Ashby & Son.... 3140 Perry Brother: Turner & Sons. Dove Brothers. 3137 2: Conder.......---+= 9 Browne & Robinson. 2790 IBPASH ctaneccuexecerstesean 2760 Pritchard (accepted ». 2583 MiLE-Enp.—For the erection of a fire brigade station, Mile-end-road, for the Metropolitan Board of Works. Quantities supplied by Mr. T. Nixon:— Stimpson High...... Colls & Co. Scrivener & Shurmur Wood.... § Newrort (Mon.).—For the erection of two shops in High-street, Newport, Monmouthshire :— Linton......0.eesrces . £2490 0 0 Williams &S: . 0 0 Miles. 0 0 Hayel. 0.0 Bolt & Co, 6 0 Richards 0 0 Thomas. 0 0 Jenkins . 0 0 Moreland . 0 0 Whitaker. 10 0 Phillips (accept 0 0 NEWwPortT (Mon.).—For the ere n of a house in Elytha- », Newport, Monmouthshire : Mil 0 0 Williams & 10 0 Comer 0 0 Whita § 0 0 Uprincuam.—For the laying Ssft. run of stone- ig ware pipe sewers, and other works, for the sewer autho- rities. Me : Perret, engineers :— Steven £1105! 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HupDDERSFIELD, April 1.—For designs for a public elementary school for 500 children. First premium, £50; second, £25.—O. G. Abbott, Clerk to the School Board, 27, Estate-buildings, Huddersfield. Devon, April 3.—For plans and elevations for the erection of the Western Counties Idiot Asylum at Starcross, Devon. A premium of £10 is offered for the plans which may appear to the committee the best for purposes required.—H. Ford, Hon. See., 25, South- ernhay, Exeter. WALSALL, April 1.—For plansand specifications for the erection of schools, with class-rooms and out- buildings at Wisemore, in the borough of Walsall. The schools are to accommodate 500 children, in about the proportions of 150 boys, 120 girls, and 230 infants. —Mr. G. Cottrell, Clerk to the School Board, Schoot Board Offices, Walsall. FAREHAM, March 30.—For plans for two semi- detached villas to cost £750, giving elevation, working plans, and specification. A premium of £10 will be given for the selected, and £5 extra for quantities,— Mr. R. Whittaker, Auctioneer, Estate Agent, &c., Fareham, Hants. Lonpon.—The Painter’s Company invite competition for three prizes in ‘‘ Alto Relieyo” and “* Decorative Painting.” Specimens to be sent in between the 18th and 25th of May.—H. D. Pritchard, Clerk, Painter’s Hall, Little Trinity-lane, Queen Victoria-street, B.C. HEREFORDSHIRE, April 15.—For plans and designs for a new workhouse at Ross, to accommodate 300 inmates. A premium of £40 will be given for the best plan and eleyation—H. Minett, Clerk to the Guardians, Ross. ——_—»——__ CONTRACTS OPEN FOR BUILDING ESTIMATES. DurRHAM, March 23.—For keeping and repairing the roadways of the county bridge, for a term of three or six years.—Mr. William Crozier, M.I.C.E,, the County Bridge Surveyor, Assize Courts, Durham. Essex, March 18.—For alterations at the Vicarage House, Canewdon, near Rochford, Essex.—George Wood & Son, Solicitors, Rochford, Essex. ANCHOLME DRAINAGE AND NaviGATION, March 27.—For the construction and erection of a wrought- iron bridge across the River Ancholme.—Jolhn Hett, Thomas Freer, Clerks to the Commissioners, Brigg. Srock BrrpGE, March 20.—For the erection of a wool-combing shed, warehouse, engine and boiler houses, engine chimney, stabling, gatehouse, &c., Stock Bridge, near Keighley.—Sugden & Smith, Archi- tects, Cook-lane, Keighley. Leeps, March 18.—For the erection of S. Silas’s National Schools, Goodman-street, Hunslet.—George Cobson, Architect, 5, South Parade, Leeds. CnuesterR, March 25.—For the supply of stones (broken and unbroken), cinders, and socket pipes.— Mr. Linaker, Clerk to the Highway District, Frod- sham, Preston Brook, AYLSHAM, March 23.—For the erection of a new tank and gas-holder.—M. W. H. Scots, Secretary of Gas Works, Aylsham, Norfolk. CuLtomprTon, March 18.—For the erection of schools, teachers’ residence, &c.—Mr. W. H. Stafford, architect, Cullompton. SALForD, March 18.—For the construction of a reservoir at Highfield, in Pendleton, with an embank- ment, about 370 yards in length, and from 17ft. to 22ft. in height.—Edwin Andrew, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Salford,