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taken any steps, so far as the Vestry were informed, towards
providing a remedy.
An important application engaged the attention of the
Committee at various sittings, viz., that of Messrs. J. & A.
E. Bull, on behalf of the Army and Navy Co-operative
Society, for the construction of an enclosed bridge across the
highway of Howick Place. Although the Vestry suggested
to the Metropolitan Board of Works that the application
should not be granted, a communication was ultimately
received from that body stating that the proposal had been
acceded to.
A reference from the late District Board on 14th March,
1888, as to the possibility of effecting an important street
improvement by widening Caxton Street, between the
Medical School and the Livery Stables, repeatedly engaged
the attention of the Committee throughout the twelve
months, but the subject was in the hands of the Surveyor
at the close of the year.
Amongst other important matters which called for the
Committee's judgment during the year may be mentioned:—
General line of buildings at Albert Gate.
Vacant land fronting Ambrosden Avenue.
The Barlow Bequest.
The lighting of Bremner Road.
The re-naming of numerous thoroughfares and renumbering
of houses.
A proposal to light Victoria Street with Electricity.
Ditto at Hyde Park Gate.
Subway under Howick Place.
Formation and drainage of Imperial Institute Road.
Proposal to widen a portion of Strutton Ground.
The suggested incorporation of Westminster.
The erection of public retiring rooms and "Kiosks."
The removal of the cab-rank and urinal at Knightsbrige
Green.