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the proposed works would improve the sewage effluent,
which is discharged into the Wandle, but it was suggested
on behalf of the Board that the existing underground
culvert between the works and the western pool
at Garratt Lane should be converted into an open
channel, or that additional manholes should be constructed
thereto. This culvert conveys the sewage effluent
from the sewage works to the Wandle, and it was
suggested that the growth of sewage fungus would not
take place—or if it did occur would not be to the
same extent—were the effluent conveyed by an open
channel instead of in a covered drain which shuts out
the light and air. The Board also pointed out that
an open channel would give such facilities for inspection
and cleansing that if any growth did take place it
could be easily and promptly removed. The Local
Government Board have appproved the scheme for the
improvement of the system of the District Council, but
have not thought it necessary to insist upon the adoption
of the Board's suggestion with regard to the culvert.
Election of
Chairman of the
Board.
At the first Meeting of the Board after
the election of Members in June, 1896,
Mr. Benjamin Weir, J.P., was unanimously
re-elected Chairman for the year.
Death and
Resignation of
Members.
The Board regret to have to record the
death of Mr. John Bonthron, one of
the members for the parish of Putney,
which occurred on the 22nd October last. Mr.
Bonthron was for many years a member of the Metropolitan
Board of Works representing the Parish
of St. James, Westminster, and Chairman of the
Vestry of that Parish. The Board have also during
the present year lost the services of Mr. Edwin Gordon,
who has been a member for the parish of Putney for
the long period of 27 years. Mr. Gordon retired
owing to advancing years in June, and the Board
unanimously passed a resolution expressing their thanks
for his long services and their best wishes to him in his
retirement. c