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In the month of June, 1898, an election took place to
fill the vacancies caused by the retirement of Messrs. J.
Forbes-Robertson, G.W. Haines and E.J. Gardiner. Mr.
G.W. Haines did not seek re-election. Messrs. E.J.
Gardiner, J. Forbes-Robertson and Horatio Porter were
appointed to fill the vacancies.
In the month of February, 1899, the Board received from
the Commissioners the copy of a resolution suggesting that
application should be made to the Local Government Board
for an order transferring the powers and duties of the
Commissioners to the Board. In taking this matter into
consideration the Board came to the conclusion that the
transfer was desirable, and a resolution to that effect was
accordingly passed and communicated to the Local Government
Board, but up to the time of presenting this report no
communication has been received in reply, and it seems that
this is in consequence of the impending changes in the local
government of London.
Improvements.
Short's Gardens, Widening.
A small improvement, but one of considerable advantage
to the traffic in the immediate neighbourhood, has been
arranged by the setting back of the new premises of the
Charing Cross and Strand Electricity Supply Corporation
on the south side of Short's Gardens at its entrance from
Drury Lane. Messrs. Watney, Combe & Co., Limited,
have made a contribution towards the cost.
Portsmouth Street.
The improvement in Portsmouth Street referred to in
the last annual report has been completed during the year
and the land thrown into the public way.