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parliamentary bi lls—continued.
London Central Railway. On the 1st May the Clerk
reported that the Preamble of the Bill had not been proved.
Smoke Nuisance Abatement (Metropolis). The Vestry
intimated to Lord Stratheden and Campbell their desire
. that the Bill introduced by him might pass into law.
Metropolis Water Supply. The Clerk reported that a
Bill to confer further powers upon the Metropolitan Board
of Works with respect to applications to Parliament and
legal proceedings relating to the supply of water in the
Metropolis had been brought in by Sir J. M. Hogg on the
2nd December, 1884. No action thereon was taken by the
Vestry.
Charing Cross and Euston Railway. On the 22nd Jannary,
1885, the Vestry were informed that the promoters would
deviate the line so as not to interfere with the churchyard.
On the 5th March, 1885, the Clerk reported that he had been
informed by the Solicitor to the Company that it was not
their intention to proceed with the Bill during the present
Session.
Railway (Rates and Charges) Bills. A Petition was
lodged against these Bills on the 4th March, 1885.
King's Cross, Charing Cross, and Waterloo Subway. A
Petition was lodged against the above Bill on the 4th
March, 1885. On the 19th March the Vestry resolved not
to proceed further with their opposition on the Company
undertaking to introduce a clause to make good any deficiency
in the rates during the course of construction of the
subway.