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The Committee held two meetings, and in view of the action
likely to be taken by the Government relative to the Government
of London Bill,they recommended the Board to adjourn the consideration
of the matter sine die, in the meantime patients have been sent
as usual to the Fever Hosptal.
Water by Meter.
The Board have arranged with the West Middlesex Waterworks
Company to supply the water for road-watering purposes by meter.
The Company have agreed to provide and fix meters to every stand
post at their own expense, the Board paying a rent of £2 2s
per annum for each post and meter, and 1s. per 1000 gallons
for the water.
The Chelsea Water Company decline to supply the meters upon
the same terms.
Wood Paving—King Street West.
A deputation of ratepayers and residents in King Street West
between Shaftesbury Road and Goldhawk Road, presented a
Memorial to the Board asking that that portion of King Street
should be paved with Wood; and the Board, after making certain
arrangements with the West Metropolitan Tramway Company
resolved to carry out the works at an estimated cost of £2500 ; and
it is anticipated this will be a great boon to the inhabitants when
the tramway is opened for traffic.
Government of London Bill.
The Board having regard to the vast importance to the interest
of the Ratepayers of the proposed bill for the Government of London,
communicated with the Vestries and District Boards in the
Metropolis, and invited them to appoint delegates to attend a conference
with power to make arrangements for urging upon the
Ministry the necessity for providing for the continuance of Local
Self Government, and to take such steps as might be deemed
necessary. A communication was addressed to the various local
bodies, and replies were received from some of them aquiescing in
the proposition.
No conference was, however, held, and as the bill was withdrawn
for this year, the question stands over.
Parliamentary Notices.
In accordance with the standing orders of Parliament, plans,
sections, books of reference and copy of Gazette notice were
deposited at the office of the Board on the 30th day of November
last, for the following schemes:—
1.—Metropolitan Board of Works—Bridges, etc.
This Bill is for giving power to the Metropolitan Board of Works
to re-construct Hammersmith Bridge, and for providing a