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vans and carts. A new water van of a special pattern
(Willacy's Patent) has been purchased at a cost of £47 10s.
Provision is made in the estimate 1897-8 for auother van, it
being necessary that this plant should be increased as the
Parish extends.
14. The water was supplied by the Kent Water Company
at a cost of £662 10s. 0d.
15. The number of water vans is 16.
„ „ carts is 5.
16. The number of days watering in the year has been 127.
17. The positions of hydrants are shewn on the 12-inch
watering map. The present number is 56, seven having been
provided and fixed during the past year.
18. With the exception of some small amount of wheeler's
work, the whole of the repairs to carts, vans and hydrants, as
also the painting, have been done by direct labour, by the
Vestry's workmen, with efficiency and economy. We have
tried some of Stirratt's Patent Skidpans for the water vans,
and they have given satisfaction. Notices have been fixed in
several places cautioning drivers as to improper skidding on
the steeper hills, which causes much damage to the roadway.
19. Lighting.—The lighting of the District, has been carried
out by the South Metropolitan Gas Company. During the
year 14 additional lamps have been fixed, and 9 moved, at an
aggregate cost of £32 15s. 1d.
With a view to furnishing report on an improved system of
street lighting, more particularly in Plumstead Road and High