§ That they have passed a Bill, intituled, "An Act to authorise the Preston, Chor- 378 ley, and Horwich Tramways Company to acquire lands for road widenings; to abandon a portion of their authorized tramways; and to construct other works in lieu thereof; to extend the period limited for construction of works and land purchases; to authorise the Corporation of Wigan to purchase portions of tramways; and for other purposes." [Preston, Chorley, and Horwich Tramways Bill [Lords.]
§ Also, a Bill, intituled, "An Act to extend the time for purchasing lands; and for the construction and completion of certain tramways, street widenings, and works authorised by the South Lancashire Tramways Acts 1900, 1901, and 1903; and for other purposes." [South Lancashire Tramways (Extension of Time) Bill [Lords.]
§ Also, a Bill, intituled, "An Act to authorise the Sheffield District Railway Company to enter into and carry into effect working and other agreements; and for other purposes." [Sheffield District Railway Bill [Lords.]
§ And, also, a Bill, intituled, "An Act to effect a fusion of the life assurance and annuity business of the National Assurance Company of Ireland with the undertaking of the Yorkshire Fire and Life Insurance Company; and for other purposes." [National Assurance Company of Ireland and Yorkshire Fire and Life Insurance Company Bill [Lords.]
§ Preston, Chorley, and Horwich Tramways Bill [Lords]; South Lancashire Tramways (Extension of Time) Bill [Lords]; Sheffield District Railway Bill [Lords]; National Assurance Company of Ireland and Yorkshire Fire and Life Insurance Company Bill [Lords]. Read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.