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Districts of Lewisham and Plumstead at the Metropolitan
Board of Works, and at their Meeting on that day the
following resolutions were unanimously passed:—
"That the Board has heard with deep regret of the death of
Mr. James Richard Lloyd, who for upwards of 14 years last past
has represented this Board, jointly with the Plumstead Board, at
the Metropolitan Board of Works, during which period he has
expended a large amount of time, energy, and ability in forwarding
the interests of the united Districts, and that this Board desire to
place upon record their high appreciation of his services, and to
tender to Mrs. Lloyd and her family their deep sympathy and condolence
with them in their sad bereavement."
"That a letter be written to the Plumstead Board, expressing
the sympathy of this Board with them in the loss they have
sustained in the death of Mr. Lloyd."
DEPUTATIONS.
During the year the Board have appointed Members
to attend several deputations and confcrcnces called for the
discussion of different questions affecting the general wellbeing
of the Metropolis, and mention may be made of the
following among others—
The proposed amalgamation of the Gas Light and Coke
Co. with the South Metropolitan Gas Company. Conference
of South London Vestries and District Boards.
The Metropolitan Cab Radius.
The Metropolitan Water Company's Charges and Metropolitan
Water Supply.
Telephone and Telegraph—overhead—Wires.
The Expenditure of the School Board for London.
Itinerant Showmen.
AUDIENCES OF BOARD.
The following amended Bye-laws were made and confirmed
by the Board on the 13th February, 1884:—
"Interviews.
"I. A personal interview shall not be granted by the Board
to any person or number of persons at any Meeting of the Board
unless a written application be made at least 48 hours before the
time of Meeting, stating the object of the interview; and the