carried out, and that any damage that may be done to the subways or to the carriageway of the Victoria Embankment in their execution shall be made good, under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the council's chief engineer, and at the sole cost of the Post Office Telegraphs Department.

We have considered an application from the Exchange Telegraph Company, for permission to lead a wire from the existing cable in the subway of Shaftesbury Avenue into the Lyric wine bar, No. 8 in that thoroughfare. We see no objection to what is proposed; and we recommend that the required permission be given to the Exchange Telegraph Company, to make the connection referred to in the application, upon condition that the work shall be carried out, and that any damage that may be done to the subway in the execution of the work shall be made good, under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the council's chief engineer, and at the sole cost of the company.

NOTICES UNDER ELECTRIC LIGHTING ORDERS AND ACTS. We have considered notices from the Westminster Electric Supply Corporation as follows:

20th March, 1891, of intention to lay mains in Norfolk Street and Wood's Mews.

26th March, 1891, of intention to lay mains in Park Street, Aldford Street, South Street, Farm Street, Deanery Street, and John Street. 26th March, 1891, of intention to lay mains in Market Street, Chapel Street, East, Little Stanhope Street, Shepherd Street and market, Carrington Street and Whitehorse Street.

26th March, 1891, of intention to lay mains in Gilbert Street, Thomas Street, South Moulton Street, Sedley Place, Woodstock Street, Blenheim Street, and Dering Street.

26th March, 1891, of intention to lay mains in Mill Street.

4th April, 1891, of intention to lay mains in Lees Mews and Shepherd's Court.

The proposed works are similar to those sanctioned by the council on previous notices of this company; and we recommend that the sanction of the council be given to the works referred to in the six notices of the Westminster Electric Supply Corporation, one dated 20th March, three dated 26th March, and one dated 4th April, 1891, upon condition that the company do give two days' notice to the council's chief engineer before commencing the work in any of the streets specified in the notices; that the mains be laid under the footways wherever it is found practicable to do so; and that the covers of the boxes to be used shall consist of iron frames filled in with material to suit the paving.

The same company has asked sanction to the mains for Grosvenor Crescent being laid on the north side of the thoroughfare, instead of on the south side as shown upon the plan approved by the council on the 1st April last year. We see no objection to the proposed alteration; and we recommend that the council do sanction the laying of the Westminster Electric Supply Corporation's mains on the south side of Grosvenor Crescent instead of on the north side as previously approved.

We have also considered notices from the Kensington and Knightsbridge Electric Lighting Company, dated 23rd March and 1st April, 1891, respectively, of proposed extensions of mains in Park Place, and in Chapel Place. The proposed works are unobjectionable; and we recommend that the sanction of the council be given to the works referred to in the notices, dated 23rd March and 1st April, 1891, respectively, of the Kensington and Knightsbridge Electric Lighting Company.

The London Electric Supply Corporation has served notices as follows:-26th March, 1891, of intention to lay distributing mains in St. Martin's Lane and Court, Peter's Court, Cecil Court, Cranbourne Street, Great Newport Street, Charing Cross Road, Bear Street, Leicester Square, and Hunt's Court. 6th April, 1891, of intention to lay distributing mains in Great and Little Queen Streets, Queen Anne's Gate, Broadway, Great Chapel Street, Tothill Street, Broad Sanctuary, and Little George Street. 6th April, 1891, of intention to lay distributing mains in Duke Street and Piccadilly.

These works are of the usual character, and we see no objection to them. We recommend (a) That the sanction of the council be given to the works referred to in the notices of the London Electric Supply Corporation, one dated 26th March, and two dated 6th April, 1891, upon condition that the company do give two days' notice to the council's chief engineer before commencing the works in any of the specified streets; that the mains for Charing Cross Road be laid and properly protected in the subway there; that the positions to be occupied by the mains in the subway be subject to the approval of the chief engineer of the council, and that the work of placing them be carried out to his satisfaction; that the mains in the other thoroughfares specified in the notices be laid under the footways, and be kept 9 inches below the under side of the paving wherever it is found practicable to do so; that where the mains cross the carriageways they be kept at the same depth below the concrete or the road material as the case may be; and that as an additional precaution against accident through defective insulation of the mains, each of the street boxes shall be provided with an inner as well as an outer cover, each insulated from the other as far as practicable, and that the outer cover shall be efficiently connected to earth. (b) That the clerk be instructed to forward to the company a notice requiring it to lay the mains for Charing Cross Road, referred to in the notice dated 26th March, 1891, in the subway of that thoroughfare.

We have also considered a further notice from the same company, dated 26th of March, 1891, of intention to lay distributing mains in New and Old Bond Streets. This notice is for a system of low tension mains with transformers; but the particulars supplied by the company are insuflicient, and until further information, which has been asked for, shall have been received, the council's chief engineer will be unable to report upon the proposed works. In these circum-tances we recommend that the council do formally disapprove the works referred to in the notice dated 26th March, 1891, of the London ectric Supply Corporation,

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26th

28th

2nd April 4th

-To 57 and 64, Grosvenor Street.

-To 117, 118, 125, 126, and 127, Piccadilly.
-To 24, Grosvenor Square.

-To 98, Piccadilly, and 24, Grosvenor Street.
-To 3, Grosvenor Square.

-To 41 and 43, Brook Street, 90, Piccadilly,

and 16, Davies Street.

-To 24 and 64, Grosvenor Street, and 5, Half

Moon Street.

-To 1, Upper Brook Street, and 23, Grosvenor
Square.

-To 6, Clarges Street, 3, Grosvenor Street,
and 72, South Audley Street.

-To 38, Berkeley Square.

-To 19, Grosvenor Square.

-To 35, Grosvenor Street. From the Electricity Supply Corporation—

31st March, 1891-To Charing Cross Hotel.

The Electricity Supply Corporation having applied for sanction to an enlargement of the street-box in the footway at the corner of Bedford Street, by means of which two boxes in the carriage way of the Strand already sanctioned will be rendered unnecessary, we have, in order that the work might not be delayed, given the required sanction to the alteration. We recommend that the course taken

by us be approved.

The Notting Hill Electric Lighting Company has given a notice. dated 7th April, 1891, of proposed extension of mains in Pembrid Crescent, Holland Park, and Linden Gardens. The proposed works are unobjectionable, and we recommend that the sanction of the council be given to the works referred to in the notice, dated 7th April, 1891, of the Notting Hill Electric Lighting Company, upon condition that the company do give two days' notice to the councils chief engineer before commencing the work; that the cover-stones of the culvert shall be not less than 2 inches thick; and that where the culvert crosses the car-way, there shall be at least 9 inches thickness of Portland cement concrete above the cover-stones of the culvert in addition to the road material.

The same company has called attention to the fact that its supply is by low-tension direct current, and has asked that the requirement attached to the council's sanction, given on 24th March last, te the works referred to in company's notice, dated 12th March, 1891 that each of the street boxes shall be supplied with an inner as well as an outer cover, may be withdrawn, and that the boxes may be of the pattern previously approved by the council. As this company's is a low tension system of supply, there is no reason for requiring the additional precaution; and we recommend that the Notting H Electric Lighting Company be informed that the council will t insist upon compliance with the requirement attached to its consent to the works referred to in the company's notice, that each of the street boxes should be provided with a second cover, and that boxes of the pattern previously approved may be used.

The Metropolitan Electric Supply Company has given a noti dated 19th March, 1891, of intention to lay two service lines in th Strand and Exeter Street. There appears to be no objection to these works; and we recommend that the sanction of the council be given to the works referred to in the notice of the Metropolitan Electric Supply Company, dated 19th March, 1891, upon condition that the company do give two days' notice to the council's chief engineer before eas mencing the works; that the mains be inclosed in iron pipe or ef cient casing, and be laid under the footways wherever it is found practicable to do so; that, as an additional precaution agains accident through defective insulation of the mains, each of the street boxes shall be provided with an inner as well as an outer cover itse lated from each other as far as practicable, and that the outer cover which shall consist of an iron frame filled in with material to suit th paving, shall be efficiently connected to earth.

We have considered a letter from the London Electric Surg Corporation, stating that it is frequently found necessary to lay main of a different size and description to those specified in the companynotices to the council; and asking that a general description may r accepted for all sizes of mains, notice being afterwards given of th sectional area to be occupied when it shall have been finally decide which size of main is to be laid. We see no objection to the request of the company being complied with, provided that the company give in each case sufficient notice as to the size of the main to e used, and that in all cases a general description of the main be se with the first notice. We recommend that the London Electr Supply Corporation be informed to this effect.

ELECTRIC TESTING STATION.

We have to report that, it being necessary for the purpos testing electric meters to obtain a supply of current to the electri testing station from the Metropolitan Electric Supply Company * have given instructions for arrangements being made for such saṛ and for the necessary fittings to be obtained at a cost exceeding £40.

ELECTRIC LIGHTING-STANDARD MEASUREMENTS.

We have considered a letter from the secretary of the El Standards Committee of the Board of Trade, inviting the C to suggest the names of one or two gentlemen to give evidence reference to the adoption of standard measurements. As thr

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necessary concomitant of the duty of certifying electric meters and mains, we have retained Professor Silvanus Thompson, who has acted as our adviser in connection with the equipment of the Council's electric testing station, to attend and give evidence before the committee.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

ELECTRIC LIGHTING.

In answer to Mr. S. Balfour last week,

Sir M. HICKS-BEACH said: It is not intended to grant a third provisional order under the Electric Lighting Acts in any urban district where there are already two electric lighting companies empowered by provisional orders to supply electricity, unless there are strong reasons to suppose that one of such electric lighting companies will be unable to exercise their powers within a reasonable time. Where, however, this is the case, I do not think that it is desirable that the inhabitants of a district should be entirely debarred from the advantages of competition.

TELEPHONES IN IRELAND.

In answer to Mr. Dickson on Monday night,

Mr. RAIKES said that no public demand for a telephone service between Dublin and Belfast had hitherto been communicated to the Post Office; but if the hon. member had reason to think that there was such a demand, and would communicate with him, he should be glad to give the matter his best consideration.

DELIVERY OF TELEGRAMS IN COUNTRY PLACES.

In answer to Mr. Cobb,

Mr. RAIKES said: The general question of the charges for the delivery of telegrams has been more than once considered, but I am quite prepared to have further inquiry made in view of the circumstances now existing, and I shall be glad to let the hon. member know the result in due course. He will readily understand that the inquiry will occupy some time. I should, however, say that I have considerable doubts as to the practicability of establishing a general rural delivery of telegrams at the rates suggested in the question.

LEGAL.

Savory and Moore v. The London Electric Supply Corporation, Limited.-This was an action which came before Mr. Justice Kekewich in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice on Tuesday and Wednesday, in the shape of an application by the plaintiffs, who are chemists of Bond Street, for an injunction to restrain the defendant corporation from so carrying on their business as to be a nuisance-the nuisance consisting of the danger from fire to the plaintiffs' premises, where a large quantitity of inflammable drugs and other goods were stored, in consequence of the highpressure system of transmitting electricity used by the defendants, amounting sometimes to as much as 10,000 volts.

Mr. C. M. Warmington, Q.C., and Mr. Vernon Smith were counsel for the plaintiffs, while Mr. Fletcher Moulton, Q.C., and Mr. Hamilton represented the defendant corporation.

The plaintiffs' case, in support of which considerable evidence was called, was that, in consequence of the use of the high-pressure system there was great danger from fire from the defendants' distributing centre in Grosvenor Mews, where they received large supplies of electricity, sent to them from their generating station at Deptford. It was stated that a number of accidents had already occurred at the Bond Street works, and that there had been, at least, one serious fire on the defendants' premises. The London Electric Supply retorted that when the accidents and fire occurred their Bond Street property was only temporarily fitted up, but that now the chamber in which the electricity was received at high pressure and converted to a lower pressure for ordinary domestic use was made entirely fireproof, so that under no circumstances could a fire occur again, as there was nothing combustible in the room.

His Lordship, in the result, directed the action to stand over for three months, with a view to seeing whether the defendant corporation would take extra precautions to prevent any danger from fire, or otherwise, arising from the use of the upper portions of their building into which electrical appliances might be introduced. He was not satisfied that the upper floors were fireproof, but thought the defendants should have proper time to render them so.

Jablochkoff's Patent (Electric Light).—This was a petition of the Electrical Engineering Corporation, Limited, presented to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council for the prolongation of letters patent, dated May 22nd, 1877, granted to Mr. Paul Jablochkoff for the invention of "a new process of producing and dividing electric light, and apparatus therefor."

Mr. Moulton, Q.C., and Mr. Roger Wallace were counsel for the petitioners; Mr. Henry Sutton for the Crown.

Mr. MOULTON said he was obliged to put before their Lordships a difficulty in his way which his clients had only learned within the last few days-namely, that the opponents were going to bring before the Judicial Committee a certain prior publication which they alleged anticipated his clients' patent-viz., a paper read at a meeting of the Society of Telegraph Engineers on May 9th, 1877. The paper

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was communicated by some unknown person, and without Mr. Jablochkoff having anything to do with it. Consequently, he was obliged to admit that that prior publication rendered the patent invalid unless there could be a confirmation under the powers of the statute 5 and 6 William IV., c. 83, sec. 2. He asked their Lordships to allow him to amend the petition by adding a prayer for confirmation, or he invited them to prolong the patent on the present petition, he undertaking that, until confirmation, no claims should be made thereunder.

After some discussion, their LORDSHIPS suggested that the matter should stand over for a time, so that Mr. Moulton's clients might consider what steps they should take as to filing a fresh petition.

Mr. MOULTON acceded to this course, and the matter was accordingly adjourned.

B. Verity and Sons v. Terry.-This case came before Mr. Justice Charles on Monday. The plaintiffs sued Mr. Edward O'Connor Terry, the actor and proprietor of Terry's Theatre, to recover £593, for work done at defendant's theatre. The defendant had paid the plaintiffs £120 and now paid £27 odd into court, but disputed his liability as to the remainder. Mr. Moulton, Q.C, and Mr. Buckmaster appeared for the plaintiffs; while Mr. Cyril Dodd, Q.C., and Mr. Bullen represented the defendant. It appeared that in January, 1890, Mr. Terry, the defendant, who was going to India, let his theatre to Miss Graham. Some question arose about the electric lighting, and defendant said that, although he was not bound under his contract to alter the system, he would see what could be done. The plaintiffs submitted an estimate of the cost of alterations, which they placed at about £100. On commencing the work, however, it was found that a great deal more work was wanted than had been anticipated; and, according to the plaintiffs' case, at the request of defendant's manager, work to the extent of the claim was done. The defendant's case, however, was that the gentleman in question did not give the orders, and even if he did he had no authority from defendant to do so, as he had ceased to be his manager and had become manager for Miss Graham, who paid him. Singularly enough, the title of the play running about this time was New Lamps for Old. Ultimately the parties left it to his Lordship to say what was fair between them, and the learned Judge in deciding the case said it was an unfortunate one. Mr. Terry on his return to England had a larger bill presented to him than he anticipated. But the work done by the plaintiffs was excellent and the prices reasonable, and Mr. Terry did not want to enjoy the improvement for nothing. He thought, under the circumstances, the best course would be to give judgment for the plaintiffs for £375, including the sums paid to the plaintiffs and into court. Judgment accordingly.

NOTES.

To our London Readers.-The offices of the ELECTRICAL REVIEW are again connected with the National Telephone Company's Exchange, the call number being 517.

Electric Lighting at Southampton.-At a meeting of the Town Council last week a motion was brought forward to the effect that immediate steps should be taken to enforce the repaving of the High Street, and in the event of refusal or any further delay on the part of the contractors legal steps should be taken to recover the penalties for such delay under the 10th section of the Electric Lighting Act. secretary of the Electric Light Company said that they desired to avoid anything to cause unnecessary inconvenience to the public. Through an unforeseen accident the work had been temporarily delayed, but the contractors would now push on with the work as expeditiously as possible. The motion was withdrawn.

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The Lauffen-Frankfort Power Transmission Scheme. -The Elektrotechnische Zeitschrift states that the firm of F. A. Hesse Söhne, of Heddernheim, have offered to provide on moderate terms the copper wires for the transmission of 300 H.P. from Lauffen to Frankfort. The total length of conductor required is about 310 miles. It is believed now that the difficulty of obtaining the wires has been overcome, and the project will be carried out.

Electric Lighting of Antwerp.-The differences which have existed for years with the gas company have now been overcome, and the work of lighting the town by electricity will shortly be commenced. A few years ago preparations were made for this purpose. The erection of a central station was begun, and cables were actually laid in the streets; but when the General Electricity Company wished to start the lighting, the gas company sought and obtained an injunction.

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Electric Light Installations.-Sir David Salomons's work, "Electric Light Installations and the Management of Accumulators," has been translated into French by M. P. Clémenceau. It is entitled "Les Accumulateurs Electriques: Leur Emploi dans les installations d'eclairage prixe," and is sold at less than half the price of the English. edition!

The "Engineering Review."-Under the title of the Engineering Review, the first number will be published early in May of a new monthly journal for civil, mechanical and electrical engineers. It is intended to make the journal of a high class character. The proprietors and publishers are Messrs. Andrée and Walker, St. Paul's Chambers, 19, Ludgate Hill, E.C.

Institution of Electrical Engineers' Students.-A general meeting of the students was held on Friday, 10th, when a paper was read by Messrs. Matthews and Seaman on "Photometry," some apparatus being kindly lent by Messrs. Alex. Wright and Co., Westminster. The next meeting will be held on the 24th inst., when a paper will be read on "Alternate Current Motors," by Mr. G. U. Yule.

Berly's Electrical Directory.-The tenth annual publication of this directory is now out, the date of the preface (January, 1891) showing that it is later in making its appearance than was intended. The whole contents of the book have been thoroughly revised, and it is increased in size by 180 pages as compared with the previous year. Special attention has been given to the continental section, which is fuller in its details and more copious in its information than any previous issue, and is believed to be as accurate as it is possible to make it. As a whole the directory is considerably improved, and deserves more than ever its sub-title of the electrician's vade mecum.

The National Telephone Electrical Society.-Last Friday Mr. W. Johnstone, Inspector-in-Charge at Kidderminster, and late Secretary of the Society, read a paper on "Some forms of Switchboards for Small Exchanges," Mr. A. E. Cotterell, vice-president and district manager of the company, in the chair. Mr. Johnstone treated upon the various systems in use in different countries, and in different parts of the country. A discussion followed, chiefly upon the advantages and disadvantages of the call-wire system. The paper was very much appreciated, and very heartily applauded.

The Electric Light at Exeter.-At a meeting of the Town Council last week the Parliamentary Committee reported that the Electric Light Company had intimated that although the directors could not consent to the proposal of the council that the option of purchase should arise at the end of 25 and 32 years, they were willing, for the sake of disposing of the matter, to leave it to the Board of Trade to decide between the parties whether the option should arise at the end of 25 and 32, as contended for by the council, or at the end of 28 and 35, as proposed by the company. The report was adopted, and satisfaction expressed that the question at issue between the council and the company had been almost brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

The Electric Light at Bournemouth.-At a meeting of the Town Council last week, the Lighting Committee reported the receipt of a letter from the Board of Trade, enclosing a copy of a letter from the Brush Electrical Engineering Company, in which the company expressed their wish to form a local company at Bournemouth, and to transfer to it the orders granted to them, and asking for the observations of the council upon the proposal. The committee recommended that the clerk reply to the effect that until the council were furnished with more particulars as to the proposed new company they were not in a position to give a reply. They also recommended that a letter be sent to the Brush Electrical Engineering Company, asking them to furnish the council with full particulars as to the proposed new company. The report was adopted.

Electric Lighting at Studley Royal. The famous residence of the Marquis of Ripon is to be partially lighted ivity.

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The Institution of Electrical Engineers.-At the ordinary general meeting last night the continuation of the discussion on Mr. W. B. Esson's paper, "The Design of Multipolar Dynamos," was announced.

On Thursday, April 23rd, 1891, the following papers will be read-1. "On some Effects of Alternating Current Flow in Conductors having Capacity and Self-Induction," by Dr. J. A. Fleming, Member; 2. "A Few Calculations on Electrical Shocks from Contact with High-pressure Conductors," by Major P. Cardew, R.E., Member.

Personal. We are informed by Messrs. Cathcart and Peto that they have taken into partnership Mr. F. W. A. Radford, and that the title of the firm will in future be Cathcart, Peto and Radford. They intend shortly to considerably increase their premises at 57B, Hatton Garden, E.C.

A Compensation Case.-Mr. John Brennan, the Under Sheriff of Kent, and a special jury are considering the claims of the Rochester Electric Light Company against the South Eastern Railway Company. The Electric Company were turned out of convenient leasehold premises, and they claim £15,000.

Leeds Corporation and the Electric Light.-At the meeting of the Town Council to-day, the Parliamentary Committee will recommend the Council to permit the Houseto-House Company to apply for a provisional Order.

Mutual Telephone Company.-We have received copies of a number of testimonials from subscribers to the Mutual Telephone Exchange in Manchester, which bring out conspicuously the superiority of the Mutual Company's system. Satisfaction is expressed at the absence of induction and cross-talk on the subscribers' lines. The privacy of conver sation and the time saved in ringing up is also appreciated.

Varley's Original Dynamo.-Mr. J. P. Barrett, electrician to the "World's Fair," has received an offer from Mr. S. A. Varley, in which he expresses willingness to go to America and exhibit his original dynamo at the forthcoming exhibition. The committee have the matter under consideration.

Electrical Convention and Exhibition.-An electrical convention is to be held at Montreal in August. In conner tion therewith there will be an exhibition of apparatus made by Canadian and American electrical engineers.

The First Cable Made in France. The first sh marine cable of French manufacture is now being finishe at the new works of the Société des Téléphones at Calais.

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Woodhouse and Rawson.-In view of the large number of orders in hand for steam and electric launches, tugs, &c., together with others promised and in course of negotiation, Messrs. Woodhouse and Rawson United, Limited, have resolved to extend their riverside premises, and have, therefare, just purchased a piece of ground situated close to Kew Railway Bridge, on the Surrey side, with a frontage to the river of between 600 and 700 feet, the total area being about 2 acres. For the buildings, plant, and machinery, arrangements have already been made, and the company will also have good dock accommodation in connection with the above, where tugs and barges can safely lie while undergoing any necessary repairs and alterations. The new works, which are nearly opposite the two existing yards of the company, are expected to be in working order in the course of the next two months.

NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED.

The International Electric Syndicate, Limited.Capital £12,000 in £10 shares. Objects: to acquire and hold the rights granted by letters patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom, to J. Elsner, numbered respectively 13,459 dated August 27th, 1889, Brevets d'Invention, France, No. 200,457 dated August 31st, 1889, November 18th, 1889, Belgium, No. 87,889 dated September 30th, 1889, October 15th, 1889, United States, No. 334,799 dated December 23rd, 1889, granted to J. F. Weyde, F. Clas and J. Elsner, for "Improvements in the construction of electric accumulators"; to adopt two agreements, dated 28th February last, between J. Elsner of the one part and W. H. Batts, for the company, of the other part; to buy other patents, and to sell, deal in, work and develop the said patents and others that may be acquired. Signatories (with one share each), W. D. Edwards, Commercial Sale Rooms, Mincing Lane, E.C.: G. L. Russell, Monks Risboro', Bucks; A. Foglar, 40, Alma Square, St. John's Wood, N.W.; R. W. Davey, 7, Mincing Lane, E.C.; H. V. Tyrrel, 22, Claremont Square, N.; T. H. Deakin, Parkend, Gloucester; J. A. Elsner, 38, Cressillian Road, S.E. Registered without special articles on the 10th inst, by S. James, solicitor for the company, 60, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C. Registered office, 5, Guardian Buildings, Manchester.

The New York City Freehold Estates Corporation, Limited.-Capital, £471,000 divided into 80,000 ordinary and 14,200 founders' shares of £5 each. Objects: to adopt an agreement with the States Property Syndicate, Limited, mentioned in clause 3 of the articles, to acquire other land in New York, to erect dwelling houses and other buildings and to acquire, construct, hire, equip and work roads, bridges, railways, tramways, mills, vessels, telegraph lines, telephones, works and plant of every description. Signatories (with one share each), L. Ashley, Audley Mansions, South Audley Street, S.W. Major-General Lloyd, 8, Mapesbury Road, N.W.; G. H. Hopkinson, 3, Regent Street, W.; D. G. Sandeman, 94, Piccadilly, W.; W. Strapp, Ladbroke, Red Hill; R. D. Baxter, 12, Victoria St., S. W.; R. Liepmann, 40, Lexham Gardens, London. The number of directors is not to be less than 3 nor more than 9, the first to be appointed by a majority of the subscribers. Qualification, £500. Remuneration, £250 each per annum and £100 in addition for the chairman. Registered on the 10th inst., by Ashurst, Morris, Crisp & Co., solicitors to the company, 17, Throgmorton Avenue, E.C.

The Brill Brick and Tile Company, Limited.Capital, £10,000 in £5 shares. Objects: to carry on the business of brick, tile, terra-cotta and cement manufacturers and agents; to search for, make merchantable and dispose of brick-earth, chalk, lime, whiting, pottery and other goods; and to produce and use electricity, magnetism, or other power. Signatories (with one share each), R. A. Jones, Brill, Buckingham; W. J. Bond, Brill, Buckingham; M. W. Stevens, Brill; H. Puddefoot, Waddesden: H. H. Sherwin, Waddesden; G. A. Sims, Waddesden; and C. Walton, 12, Craven Street, W.C. The number of directors, unless otherwise determined by a resolution of a general meeting, is not to be less than 3 Hor more than 5, the first being W.

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J. Bond, H. H. Sherwin and R. A. Jones. Qualification, 10 shares. Remuneration (except that of managing director), £50 per annum each. Registered on the 11th inst., by Young, Jones & Co., 2, St. Mildred's Court, Poultry, E.C. Registered office, Brill, Buckingham.

OFFICIAL RETURNS OF ELECTRICAL

COMPANIES.

The Manchester House-to-House Electricity Company, Limited. The statutory return of this company made up to the 4th December, 1889, was filed on the 31st ult. The nominal capital is £100,000 divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. 7 shares have been taken up, but upon these no call has been made. Office: 15, St. Helen's Place, E.C.

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The Scottish House-to-House Electricity Company, Limited. The annual return of this company, made up 13th January last, was filed on the 31st ult. The nominal capital is £100,000 divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. 7 shares have been taken up, but these no call has been made. Office: 15, St. upon Helen's Place, E.C.

The Mexican Gas and Electric Light Company, Limited. The annual returns of this company, made up to the 19th December, 1889, and to the 19th December, 1890, were filed on the 24th ult. The nominal capital is £100,000, in £20 shares. In both of these returns, 5,000 shares have been taken up, upon none of which has anything been called. The total amount considered as paid is equal to the nominal capital-£100,000. Office: 15, Bishopsgate Street Within,

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The Midland House-to-House Electricity Company, Limited. The annual return of this company, made up to the 13th January last, was filed on the 31st ult. The nominal capital is £100,000, divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. 7 shares have been taken up, but upon these no call has been made. Office : Bennett's Hill, Birmingham.

The Northern House-to-House Electricity Company, Limited. The annual return of this company, made up to the 13th January last, was filed on the 31st ult. The nominal capital is £100,000, divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. 7 shares have been taken up, but upon these no call has been made. Office: 21, Grainger Street West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

The Birmingham House-to-House Electricity Company, Limited. The annual return of this made company, up to the 13th January last, was filed on the 31st ult. The nominal capital is £100,000, divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. 7 shares have been taken up, but upon these no call has been made. Office: Bennett's Hill, Birmingham.

The Electricity Supply Company for Spain, Limited. -The annual return of this company, made up to the 7th January last, was filed on the 31st ult. The nominal capital is £100,000, divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. The whole of the shares have been taken up, upon 19,900 of which the full amount has been called. The calls paid amount to £99,470; considered as paid, to £500; and unpaid to £30. Office: 15, St. Helen's Place, Bishopsgate Street, E.C.

The Electrical Engineering Corporation, Limited.— The first annual return of this corporation, made up to the 12th ult., was filed on the 24th ult. The nominal capital is £150,000, divided into 29,600 ordinary and 400 founders' shares of £5 each. 11,272 ordinary and 24 founders' shares are taken up, and upon 1,922 ordinary and 24 founders' shares the full amount has been called. 9,350 ordinary shares have been considered as paid. The calls paid amount to £9,710; considered as paid, to £46,750; and unpaid, to £30. Office: 3, Princes Mansions, Victoria Street, Westminster,

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The London Electric Supply Corporation, Limited.— The annual return of this company, made up to the 27th ult., was filed on the 3rd inst. The nominal capital is £1,250,000,

divided into 200,000 ordinary and 50,000 preference shares of £5 each. 111,000 ordinary and 50,000 preference shares are taken up, and upon all of the ordinary shares the full amount has been called. Upon 16,251 preference shares the full amount has been called, and upon the remainder of the preference shares £3 per share has been called. The calls paid amount to £726,205, and unpaid to £11,297. Office: 3, Adelphi Terrace, Strand, W.C.

The Wolverhampton Electric Light and Power Company, Limited. The annual return of this company, made up to the 31st December last, was filed on the 26th ult. The nominal capital is £50,000 in £10 shares. 23 shares are taken up, upon all of which the full amount has been called and paid. Office: Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton.

The Yorkshire House-to-House Electricity Company, Limited. The annual return of this company, made up to The the 13th January last, was filed on the 31st ult. nominal capital is £100,000 divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. 7 shares have been

taken up, but upon these no call has been made. On the 9th inst., the notice of a change in the registered office was filed. It is now situated at 32, Park Row, Leeds.

The South of England House-to-House Electricity Company, Limited. The annual return of this company, made up to the 13th January last, was filed on the 31st ult. The nominal capital is £100,000 divided into 19,900 ordinary and 100 founders' shares of £5 each. 7 shares have been taken up, but upon these no call has been made. Office: 15, St. Helen's Place, E.C.

Macmahon's Patent Electric Check System. Limited. -The registered office of this company was on the 25th ult. changed to 24, Great Windmill Street, Piccadilly, W.

[APRIL 17, 1891.

CITY NOTES.

The Indo-European Telegraph Company, Limited. THE directors, in their report for 1890, have to regret the death of one of the foreign members of the board, Mr. A. Delbrück, banker, of Berlin.

The company's revenue from all sources for 1890 amounted to £113,807 38. 11d., as compared with £108,288 15s. 5d. for 1889, showing an increase of £5,518 8s. 6d.

The expenses were: On commercial and general account £29,728 188. 1d.; on maintenance account, £28,173 1s. 6d.; total, £57,901 198. 7d., as against £59,240 6s. 9d. for 1889, a decrease of £1,338 7s. 2d.

Deducting the above expenses, taking credit for £2,035 10s. 3d. brought over from 1889, and debiting income tax, there remains the sum of £56,668 16s. 7d.

From this amount £10,000 has been placed to reserve, and that sum, together with £10,625 amount of interim dividend, has to be deducted, leaving a balance of £36,043 16s. 7d.

The directors now propose the declaration of a dividend for the six months ending December 31st, of 17s. 6d. per share, making, with the dividend already paid, 6 per cent. for the year and a bonus of 20s. per share, both free of income tax, making in all 10 per cent., carrying forward £4,168 16s. 7d. to the credit of 1891.

As the shareholders are aware, the Telegraph Conference was held last year in Paris. Nothing occurred to materially affect the interests of the company.

The directors, in association with some of the Australian colonies and the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, as well as the Indian Government and the Eastern Telegraph Company, subject to the consent of certain Governments interested, have arranged as an experiment to introduce a 4s. per word rate, for messages exchanged with the Australian colonies. This is made practicable owing to the guarantee of the colonies to bear half of the loss sustained by the application of the reduced rates.

Queensland and New Zealand, which have declined to join in the above guarantee, will not participate in the benefit of the reduction.

Should the trial thus proposed to be given to very low rates prove a failure, the tariffs will be again raised.

Duplex apparatus have been applied and are working very satisfactorily upon both of the company's land and cable wires between London and Germany.

It will be observed that notice is given of a special resolution which the board consider advisable in the interests of the company. The following directors retire by rotation, and offer themselves for re-election :-J. Herbert Tritton, Esq., and Major-General Tremenheere, R.E.

In case any shareholder should be unable to attend the general mecting, he is requested to fill up and return the enclosed proxy form, duly signed, so as to reach the company's office not later than noon of the 25th inst.