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17 DECEMBER, 1890.
Moved by Mr. Upton seconded by Mr. Hirst and resolved
—That the Seal of the Vestry be affixed to the Contracts.
The Seal of the Vestry was affixed thereto accordingly.
IV. The Clerk submitted copy of Advertisements as inserted by
him in the "East London Observer,""East London Advertiser,"
and "Eastern Post,"inviting tenders:
(1) For supply and fixing Wire Netting at the Recreation
Ground, Stepney Green.
(2) For supply of Lamp-posts.
(3) For Smiths' work.
and copy of Advertisements inserted in the "Builder"and
"Contract Journal" for
(4) Supply of Lime and Cement.
WIRE NETTING.
A tender was then opened from Mr. Walter Fox to supply
and fix Wire Netting at the Recreation Ground as per sample
submitted at 6½d. per yard run, gates 5/- each extra, and to
keep same in repair for three years.
Moved bv Mr. Hirst seconded by Mr. Calton—That the
tender of Mr. Fox be accepted.
V. A communication being here submitted from the representatives
of the press with regard to the position allotted them,
Moved by Mr. Peacock seconded by Mr. Upton and resolved
—That for this evening only the reporters be allowed to take
any position which they may consider the most convenient.
IV. [Resumed] Moved by Mr. Peacock seconded by Mr. Mardorf
as an amendment to Mr. Hirst's motion—That the matter be
referred back to the Committee for further consideration as to
whether the sample of wire sent is strong enough for the
purpose required.
The Chairman submitted the amendment to a show of hands
and there appeared
In favour 5 votes
Against 16 „
The Chairman declared it lost, and then submitted the
motion to a show of hands and there were
In favour 18 votes
Against 2 „
The Chairman declared it carried, and it was resolved
accordingly—That the tender of Mr. Walter Fox be accepted.