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electric lighting—continued.
On the 19th September, Counsel's Opinion relative to the laying
of wires by Messrs. Gatti was considered, and a copy of the same
was ordered to be forwarded to them, and on the 17th October it
was determined to inform them that the laying of cables would be
at their own risk, the Vestry disclaiming any responsibility in
connection therewith.
The Royal Assent was given to the Metropolitan Electric
Supply Company's Bill on the 26th August, 1880.
The Order Bill of the Electricity Supply Corporation received
the Royal Assent on the 26th August, 1889.
On the 12th December, 1880, consent was given to the granting
of a Provisional Order by the Board of Trade to Messrs. A. & S.
Gatti for supplying electricity within the parish.
On the 20th March, 1800, a letter was received from the Board
of Trade enclosing copy of, and asking for observations upon,
a letter received from Messrs. Fladgates on behalf of the
Electricity Supply Corporation, Limited, stating that arrangements
are in course of completion by which the Corporation will
purchase of Messrs. A. & S. Gatti the electric lighting premises and
plant belonging to them. In reply the Board were informed that
the Vestry had no observations to make thereon.
COAL AND WINE DUTIES.
On the 4th April, 1889, it was resolved that the London County
Council be informed the Vestry are in favour of the continuance of
The duties, and they hope the Council will reconsider their determination
with regard thereto. It was also then decided to convene a
conference of the local authorities upon the subject.
THE SURVEYORSIIIP OF THE VESTRY.
On the 12th December, 1889, the resignation of Mr. II. Jacques
was submitted and the subject was referred to a Committee of the
whole Vestry for consideration and report. On the 23rd January,
1890,it was determined to accept the resignation, and on the 6th
March, 1890, a Superannuation Allowance of £150 per annum was
granted to him.