parade was a near narrow strip on which two persons could barely walk abreast. Its position was that where now is the north or land side of what are known as the White-rock Baths, and was originally formed in 1835 by an inward bend of many feet, after several ineffectual attempts, against the resistance of the sea, to continue the wall in a straight line with the Eversfield parade – then of even greater width than it is now. A similar difficulty was experienced in the construction of the Baths, and although the work was ultimately accomplished the additional labour and material requisite for overcoming the force of the sea, added greatly to the expense. The construction of the said Baths was in every way both a convenience and an improvement; and although erected on a vulnerable point, has hitherto withstood the buffeting of the waves in safety. But now, at the time of writing (May, 1900) the Baths have been placed in greater danger in consequence of their frontage being more than ever denuded of its protecting shingle, which has necessitated a large outlay in the construction of additional groynes. This unfortunate condition is precisely what was pointed out in Brett’s Gazette in one of its articles against the harbour project, as likely to result. It was there stated that the harbour, if ever built, would collect a large angle of beach, which would tend to the formation of a kind of bay to the westward, into which the sea would flow with greater force, to the danger of valuable property. It appears not to be recognised by our governing body nor even by boatmen that the larger the angle of beach that may be accumulated on the west side of even a groyne, the more will the obstructed waves of the sea be thrown back on to the east side of the opposite groyne and scour out the beach from that angle.
New Cottage at St. Andrews. For the erection of this cottage ten tenders were received, ranging from £196 to £280, and the one sent in by Mr. Pattenden was accepted.
A Caisson de Fer. On the 5th of July, the council received an application from Lieut de Manico, R.N. for permission to place a hollow fabric of iron, filled with stones, on the West rocks at half tide (with the sanction of the Admiralty) to have its properties thoroughly tested. Its dimensions were 6 feet long, 3 feet broad and 6 feet high. On the motion of Coun. Winter, the application was referred to the Stonebeach Committee, with power to act. At the September meeting another letter was received from Lieut Manico, in which writer thanked the Council for the permission given him, and intimated that his cradle was to remain on the Pier rocks during the Council’s pleasure.
Oak Pavement Kerb. Several accidents having happened at this place opposite Mr. Amoore’s shop in High street. Coun. Duke suggested -
