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drive through parts of the St. Giles District. As soon
as definite information was obtained, the ratepayers and
occupiers of property on the whole line from Holborn
Circus to Tottenham Court Road were invited to decorate
their places of business. This suggestion was promptly
taken up, and the whole line of thoroughfare was most
beautifully decorated. The reception accorded to Her
Majesty can best be described in Her Majesty's own
words, the following letter having been received by the
Clerk to the Board from Lieut.-Colonel Sir Arthur Bigge,
K.C.B., C.M.C., a few days after the Queen's drive:—
" Windsor Castle,
"March 10th, 1900.
"Sir,—In reply to your letter of yesterday, the Queen was much
gratified and touched by the loyal and hearty reception accorded to
Her Majesty in passing through some part of the St. Giles District,
and indeed, throughout all parts of the Metropolis visited by Her
Majesty.
"The Queen was very sorry that a mistake occurred in announcing
the day of her drive.
"Her Majesty thought that your street decorations were very
effective.
"I am, Sir,
"Your obedient servant,
"ARTHUR BIGGE.
" Henry C. Jones, Esq.,
" Clerk to the Board of Works for the St Giles District."
Improvements.
Boziers Court.
The various claims in connection with the property
required for the purpose of Boziers Court Improvement
having been adjusted, the work of demolition of the
property was carried out, and at the time of preparing
this Report the necessary works in connection with the-