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unfitted for the dense atmosphere of the heart of London. Compo was
suggested, but your committee considered the saving in the cost by no
means sufficient to justify the use of a material which is extremely
perishable, and continually requiring repair; and though the cost will
be increased a few hundreds of pounds, they consider that the advantage
of a good, substantial, and durable front, will moredhan compensate
the Parish for the additional expense incurred, and they, therefore,
recommend that the front should be of Portland Stone.
Your committee, therefore, beg to submit to the consideration of
the Vestry, and for their approval, five plans prepared by the Surveyor,
under the direction of your committee, viz : —
1.—A plan of the basement story.
2.—A plan of the ground floor and council chamber.
3.—A plan of the upper floor, consisting of the public hall.
4.—A longitudinal section shewing interior.
5.—A view of the principal front.
Your committee, desirous of obtaining great permanency, instructed
the Architect in preparing the estimate to make provision for the best
materials and workmanship throughout the entire building, and he has
accordingly laid before the committee, the following estimate:
Cost of land in rear of Almshouses £4850
Cost of Almshouses 2500
Conveyance, Interest, &c., say . 150
£7,500
Cost of Building, as per plan £15,500
Cost of gas fittings and heating apparatus 550
Cost of furniture for offices, hall, & chamber 1,000
Architect's charges and commission 800
Contingencies 150
Total . £18,000
Your committee, therefore, recommend the Vestry to approve the
plans and estimates, and to refer the whole matter back to the com-