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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