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Lighting
Public Lamps. An application to the Wandsworth, the
Brentford, and the Mitcham Gas Companies for a reduction
in the price charged for lighting, &c., public lamps having
been unsuccessful, the Board considered the advisability of
adopting the average meter system, but eventually came to
the conclusion that no pecuniary advantage would result
therefrom, and no further action was therefore taken in the
matter. The Board have, however, now received notice
from the Brentford Gas Company that their charge will
be reduced as from the 24th June. The prices charged
by the respective Companies and other particulars relating
to lighting are set out on page 77.
Elactric
Lighting. The County of London Electric Lighting
Company, Limited, referred to in the last Annual Report,
applied to the Board of Trade in September last for an
extension of time for complying with the provisions of
their Order for certain requirements to be carried out
within six months. This Board offering no objection, an
extension for six months was granted. The Board have
now received notice of the intention of the Company to
proceed with the laying of mains in the district
forthwith.
Water Companies'
charges On the invitation of the Camberwell Vestry
the Board appointed delegates to take part in a conference
of representatives from Vestries and District Boards on the
subject of the Water Companies' charges. The conference
recommended that notices relating to the charges and
powers of the Lambeth Water Company should be delivered
to consumers in the district of the Company and
that each Vestry and District Board should contribute
towards the expenses of carrying on the contest in proportion
to the rateable value of each represented area provided
that the maximum contribution (viz. that of Lambeth)
should not in the first instance exceed £100. The
Board came to the conclusion that it was not advisable