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into for the supply and planting of Trees in that throughfare, from
the Bridge over the Lea Cut, to the St. Paul's Road. The Trees
have been planted with proper guards, &c., and the sum of £100
has been received from John Noble, Esq., towards the expense.
LONDON & BLACKWALL RAILWAY,
(LIMEHOUSE CURVE.)
The Works authorised by the London and Blackwall Railway
Act, 1877, have been commenced, and are being carried out by the
Company, in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
IMPROVEMENTS.
The New Bridges over the Hermitage and Wapping entrances
of the London Docks, having been completed by the Metropolitan
Board of Works, the same are opened for traffic; thus completing
the Wapping Improvement authorised by the Metropolis Streets
Act, 1872.
BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.
Thames River (Prevention of Floods) Bill.—This Bill
was passed into an Act, and provides that the Metropolitan Board
of Works shall have jurisdiction over all flood works which are to be
executed from time to time by the several bodies and persons liable
under the directions and to the satisfaction of that Board.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
CHARLES DUNCH,
Surveyor of the Board.