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LIGHTING
During the past year, 48 applications have been received,
for increase of lighting in various parts of the parish.
The Lighting has been improved by the erection of 38
additional Lamps, and the removal of 19 other3 to more
eligible situations.
The total number of Public Lamps now lighted by the
Vestry are 2,325; the cost, including the removal of
Lamps, new Columns, &c., for the year ending the 25th
March, 1865, amounts to £10,318 16s. 8d.; being less
than the preceding year, by £40 17s. 11d, although the
number of Lights has been increased by 38; this is
owing to a further reduction allowed by the South Metropolitan
Gas Company.
The Photometer in the Vestry Offices has proved of great
service to the Chemical Examiner, in his experiments on
the illuminating power, purity, and pressure of gas supplied
to the Parish; these experiments have been carried on
with great regularity, and a monthly report has been made,
showing very satisfactory results.
(By order,)
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Clerk to the Vestry.
Vestry Hall
Kennington Green.
B 2