§ "To authorise the acquisition by the Bournemouth Gas and Water Company 7 of the undertaking of the town and county of Poole Gas and Coke Company, Limited, to extend the limits for the supply of gas by the Bournemouth Gas and Water Company; and to authorise that company to raise additional capital; and for other purposes," read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills,