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parliamentary bills, etc.—continued.
London Tramways (Extension).—This Bill was thrown out in
the House of Commons on the 7th May, 1891.
National Telephone.—On the 25th February, 1892, the Vestry
resolved to request the Hon. W. F. D. Smith, M.P., to oppose the
Bill.
New Telephone Company.—The Vestry determined on the
25th February, 1892, to request the Hon. W. F. D. Smith, M.P., to
oppose the passing of this Bill.
Public Health London Act, 1891.—This Act, which consolidates
numerous previous Acts and introduces much needed amendments,
came into operation on the 1st January, 1892.
TOWN HALL.
On the 16th April, 1891, it was determined to allow the Commissioners
for the Free Public Library the use of the room in the
basement under the Great Hall for the sum of £1 Is. 0d. per annum.
On the 80th April, 1891, it was determined to accept the offer
of the London County Council to advance £22,200, repayable within
30 years, at 3½ per cent. per annum, in respect of the cost of the
building, and a mortgage for that amount was duly sealed on the
28th May.
On the 9th July, 1891, it was reported that the Right Hon.
W. H. Smith, M.P., had consented to open the building-. On the
23rd July it was stated that Mr. W. II. Smith was indisposed, and
that the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, M.P., had consented to perform
the ceremony. The building was opened by Mr. Balfour on the
16th July, 1891, Mr. C. T. Ritchie, M.P., and Mr. W. F. D. Smith,
M.P., being also present.
The first meeting of the Vestry was held in the building on the
6th of August, 1891, when an address was delivered by Mr.
Churchwarden Prescott, the chairman of the meeting. The Vicar
being in Switzerland on the occasion, a telegram, expressive of
regret at his absence, was ordered to be forwarded to him.
The license of the London County Council for Music and Dancing*
was received on the 24th October, 1891.