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gates, bars, etc.—continued.
their maintenance is defrayed by means of rates, and on
the 5th March, 1885, the Vestry expressed their approval of
that portion of the Metropolitan Board of Works (Various
Powers) Bill, which proposed to deal with the subject.
ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
On the 1st May, 1884, a copy of a Provisional Order
authorising the West Middlesex Electric Lighting Co. to
supply electricity, &c., to a portion of this parish was laid
before the Vestry.
On the 11th December, 1884, the Vestry resolved not to
oppose the application of the Company for an extension of
time for the deposit of £6,500 to be made by them, and on
the 8th January, 1885, the Vestry were informed that the
Board of Trade had extended the period until the 3rd July,
1885.
OVERHEAD WIRES.
On the 24th July, 1884, it was resolved to request the
Government to fulfil their promise to introduce a Bill to
confer upon local authorities the control of the erection and
maintenance of overhead wires, and the Home Secretary
was communicated with accordingly.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS, Etc.
The Seal of the Vestry was affixed to the Regulations
for the above on the 15th May, 1884, and on the 26th
June they were duly confirmed by the Local Government
Board.