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the late Architectural Assistant in the Public Works department, was also before the Committee and is referred to in their report. That design, however,
as
Far
as
I can gather, aimed
more at architectural improvement than increased
economy, and the Committee were unable to decide as to
the
comparative merits of
the original and new design.
I regard it as fortunate
that the Committee did not
adopt the resolutions of Mr. TH. Whitehead, which would
have involved a delay of several months in proceeding
with the work.
Owing to the fact that the foundations of this building
are alread
already
completed, any delay in prosecuting the work involves considerable loss, and I am
so
satisfied that everything
has been done that can be
that
done