CHAPTER VII.--THE TOWN COUNCIL 93

The Town Hall--Its Hospitality 97 Work in the City Council 100 1868-1882--WATCH COMMITTEE 100 Burning of the Landing Stage 101 1870-1884--WATER COMMITTEE: The Vyrnwy Scheme 102 Hawes Water 102 1874-1886--PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE 106 Chairman 106 Extension of the Boundaries 106 The Manchester Ship Canal 107 The Dock Board and the Bridgwater Canal 108 1887--CORPORATION LEASEHOLDS: Chairman of Special Committee to enquire into 109 Report 110 1908--ESTATE COMMITTEE: Chairman 110