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The Special Committee brought up a further report in
February of the present year, as follows: —
" The Committee have to report that Mr. E. W. Mountford
has accepted the position of Consulting Architect in connection
with the enlargement of the Town Hall, upon the
terms set forth in their report of the 9th November, 1898.
"The Committee have had an interview with Mr. Mountford,
and, after consultation with the Board's Surveyor, they
recommend a variation in the plans already submitted to
the Board, to allow of The staircase to the public gallery
being connected directly with the outside of the building,
for the convenience of the public who may wish to attend
the Meetings of the Board
"Some other alterations of a minor character have been suggested.
The Committee are considering these, and ask
for authority to give effect to them, if, in their opinion,
they are thought to be desirable.
" (Signed) T. W. Williams,
Chairman of the Committee."
18th January, 1899.
This report was unanimously approved and adopted by
the Board, and the authority asked for was given.
The subject is still receiving the Committee's most careful
consideration, and steps are being taken for obtaining
tenders for the work.
ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
In pursuance of the undertaking given in the early part
of the year, the Board in due course resumed their application
to the Board of Trade for a Provisional Order, under the
Electric Lighting Acts, 1882 to 1888. By this Order the
Board seek power to supply electricily in the Lewisham District,
for all public and private purposes, as defined by the
Acts. The Board directed that all necessary steps be taken
for carrying their resolution into effect ar.d in support of the
application. The application was accordingly proceeded with
and it duly received the sanction of the Board of Trade.