Mr Hall thought it useless to place stones as proposed. Concrete would be cheaper. Mr Kenny did not, like some gentle men, set himself up as engineer. If every member was to set himself up as an expert the Gsvernm nt would not advance any money. He moved that the report be referred to the Minister of Public Works, with a request for funds to carry out the work as pr >posed.
The Mayor seconded the resolution.
The Collector of Customs agreed with the motion. He believed that if stones had been got here, as suggested by the engineer, the work would have been saved.
The Chairman said this was the second time the engineer had made the same recommendatio \ If the Board had aa engineer, they were bound to follow his advice. Before they could net a report from Sir John Coode, the southern work would be washed away. He agreed with Mr Kenny's resolution.
Mr Hudson made some remarks reflect ing upon the engineer. Mr Kenny replied, defending the engi neer from Mr Hudson's imputations. The fact was that the southern work had been washed away simply because the Board had not raouey to protect it as the engineer advised. The motion was carried without dissent.
Mr Kenny moved that the Board pro ceed to build two punts for the conveyance of stone.
The Mayor seconded.
The Collector of Customs said it was absolutely necessary to take immediate steps to protect the southern work, other wise piles might be found sticking in the channel, and vessels would not be able to come in. The northern bank was making over- fast.
The motion was carried, Mr Hall dis senting, with t.he remark that it was building a cart without a horse to draw it.
