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LIGHTING.
In the past year 62 memorials and applications have been received
for improved lighting in various parts of the Parish; 47 of which
were acceded to by the erection of new lamps or removals, and 15
were refused.
There have been 83 new lamps erected, and 18 removed to
positions, which increased their utility.
The total number of lamps lighted by the Vestry, is 2586; and
the cost of lighting for the year ending the 25th of March, 1868,
including the erection of new columns, removals, and other
expenses, amounts to £10,956 2s. 6d.
The Chemical Examiner has made frequent periodical experiments
with the Photometer, and his monthly reports have shewn
that the illuminating power and purity of the gas supplied by the
Companies, have been up to the Standard which they are bound
to supply; although, in the case of the Phœnix Gas, from the
Works at Bankside, also that of the Crystal Palace District
Company, ammonia in small quantities is frequently found to be
present; as will be seen by the following tabular statement
furnished by the Examiner:—