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LL.D., F.R.S.; Professor J. Dewar, M.A., LL.D.,
F.R.S.; G. H. Hill, Esq., C.E.; J. Mansergh, Esq.,
C.E.; and W. Ogle, Esq., M.D. Evidence is now being
taken by the Commission on the subject.
Government
of London.
The Districts Councils Bill, to which reference
was made in the Board's report for last
year, was again referred to in the Queen's Speech at the
opening of the present Session, as a measure which it
was hoped it would be possible for Parliament to consider.
It has, however, not yet been introduced.
Electric
Lighting.
The Wandsworth District Electric Supply
Order, 1890, has been revoked by the Board
of Trade, the promoters having failed to comply with
the requirements referred to in the last annual report.
The provisional order obtained last year by the Stamford
Hill &c., Company, passed through Parliament. It applies
only to the Parish of Putney and the western portion of
the Parish of Wandsworth. Nothing has yet been done
under its provisions in the District. In the present
session the same promoters (now the Putney and Hammersmith
Electric Light and Power Supply, Limited) applied
for an order for the remaining portion of the Board's
District, but after assenting to the requirements of the
Board as to the list of streets to be lighted within the
specified period of two years, and on other points, the
promoters have intimated their intention not to proceed
with the application. An order has also been applied
for by the County of London Electric Lighting Company
for the supply of electricity throughout the whole
of the District of the Board. The promoters having
amended the draft Order in accordance with the
Board's requirements, the Board of Trade have approved
of the Order, and it is now before Parliament for confirmation.