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as to the results obtained. In February last the destructor was
tested for a period of six days. The report showed that nearly
I lbs. of steam was produced for every pound of refuse consumed.
46.—The Committee of the Council who considered the
matter came to the following conclusions:—
1st. That dust destructors are usefully and economically
employed in the production of electricity.
2nd. That the Tooting destructor is of good design and in
good working order.
3rd. That electricity so generated can be supplied to consumers
for lighting purposes at 5d. per unit.
47.—The Council has now commissioned Mr. Adams to draw
out a complete scheme for the supply of electric current generated
by power obtained from the dust destructor to such districts of
the Borough as he considers it advisable to include in his
operations.
Patriotic
Schools,
Wandsworth
Common.
48.—The attention of the Royal Patriotic Fund Commissioners
was called to a statement in the press to the effect that
the Commissioners proposed to sell for building purposes
about 40 acres of the land attached to the Royal
Patriotic Asylum at Wandsworth. The Commissioners stated in
reply that the only foundation for such a statement was the fact
that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons in 1901 reported
as follows:—"Consideration may well be given to the desirability
"of realising full value of the land and obtaining at a less cost
"suitable accommodation for the orphanape in a different
" locality."
Parliamentary
Bills.
49.—The following Parliamentary Bills have been considered
during the year, viz.:—
London County Council (Tramways and Street Widenings).
Croydon and District Electric Tramways.
London and Brighton Electric Railway.
London Building Acts (Amendment).
London County Council (Electric Supply).