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59 occupies a commanding position and will attract the atten- tion of thousands of visitors to the common, and we feel as- sured will be an object of pride and satisfaction to the peo- ple of the town. The photograph of the fountain has been submitted to several artists and others of cultivated taste, and has received universal commendation as a unique and creditable work. Mr. Kitson designed the memorial statue of Admiral Far- ragut at Marine Park, South Boston, for the city, and also a statue of the late Thos. A. Doyle, mayor of Provi- dence, in that city. These and other works of his have won for him a high reputation, and we believe he may be trusted to execute this plan in a substantial and tasteful manner, and we recommend that he be employed to do it under proper bonds and legal stipulations. It will probably occupy nearly or quite a year, as the modelling and casting of a bronze statue is a long, difficult and expensive process. The entire cost of the work is to be brought within the bequest of Mr. Hayes, and the money to defray the cost should be drawn under orders of the committee in charge, as the work proceeds. All of which is respectfully submitted. C. A. STAPLES. CHAS. A. WELLINGTON. ELLEN DANA. LEONARD G. BABCOCK. MRS. MARY S. TUFTS. Mr. C. A. Wellington exhibited and explained the pho- tograph and plan of the proposed fountain, and answered questions in regard to the size and room required, etc. 60 Mr. Parsons said that the town was fortunate in the selec- . a committee, and it was Voted, That the report of the committee be accepted and that they be empowered to make contracts and to cause the work to be carried forward as proposed. On motion of Mr. Staples it was Voted, That the committee be authorized to draw the money as the work progresses, and that the town treasurer be authorized to honor the drafts of the committee. ART. 3. To see if the town will accept a deed of a triangu- lar piece of land, situated at the junction of Pleasant and Watertown streets, of about two and one-half acres, for the purpose of a public park, to be improved and cared for by the town for such purpose, or act in any manner relating thereto. Mr. Van Ness stated that certain persons were desirous of presenting the tract of land referred to, and would like an expression of the town as to whether such a gift would be acceptable to the town. Dr. Piper and Rev. C. A. Staples made remarks and fav- ored the acceptance. Mr. Van Ness moved that a committee of three be ap- pointed by the moderator to take the matter into consider- ation and report at a future meeting, and the moderator ap- pointed Joseph Van Ness, Walter Wellington and William H. Whitaker. ART. 4. To see what action the town will take in reducing the rental of town hajl and ante -rooms for dances and enter - t ainments.