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Much attention has been given by your Board to the subject of
Public Lighting, and a schedule of the number and description
of the lamps in the District was ordered to be prepared. This has
been done, and was recently laid before you. The "Average Meter
System" has also been brought prominently to your notice, and is
now, with the whole subject of Gas Lighting, under your consideration.
In accordance with an arrangement entered into between your
Board and the Duke of Bedford, the Public Lamps, eight in number,
which formerly existed around the garden railing in Bedford Square,
have been removed, and twelve new columns and lanterns of an
ornamental pattern, selected by the Board, have been erected.
These new lamps have been much approved, and the effect on the
lighting of the Square has been most satisfactory. The cost of this
work will be defrayed by the Duke of Bedford.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
G. WALLACE,
Surveyor.