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REPORT, 1888-9. 107
XXVII. Open Spaces.
The Vestry having decided to improve the
Churchyard attached to St. Mary's Church, the
necessary Faculty was obtained, and the Churchyard
laid out as a public garden, at the cost of the Vestry.
XXVIII. Electric Lighting.
The question of Electric Lighting still continues
to occupy attention, and Reports by two experts,
Professor Gr. Forbes, F.R.S., and Mr. S. Gr. Mackie,
have been obtained. Pending the full consideration
of the subject it was decided to oppose all applications
for Provisional Orders or Licenses for 1889.
The whole subject of the Electric Lighting of the
Parish, is in the hands of the Electric Lighting Committee,
consisting of 48 members, who are preparing
a Report for the consideration of the Vestry.
XXIX. Measures before Parliament.
Among: the Bills introduced into Parliament
during the year, the following have received attention
by the Vestry:—
Fire Brigade Expenses.
Metropolitan Board of Works (Local Management).
School Board Election.
United Telephone Company.
London Coal and Wine Dues Continuance.
Local Government (England and Wales).
Metropolitan Board of Works (Regulation of Iheatres).
Personal Property (Exemption from Sale).