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49. Old Churchyard.—Plans, &c., were prepared, and contracts
entered into, for the erection of a wall and iron railing
for the new portion of St. Nicholas Churchyard. The old hedge
was grubbed up, and the road widened to a width of 60 feet,
which I consider, will when completed, be one of the best improvements
ever made in the Parish. The contract is being
carried out in part by Messrs. Thomas and Edge, the path on
the north side (of Adamant Stone) by Messrs. Fry Bros., the
path and kerb on the south side by direct labour, the flagging
and kerb being supplied by the latter firm.
50. Roof Water discharging on Footpaths.—We are still
continuing to carry channel pipes across the footpaths, instead
of allowing the water to discharge direct on to the path, the
owners supplying the pipe, which the Vestry fixes free of cost.
This only applies to old property, all new property being connected
with the drainage system.
51. Tar Paving Repairs.—Extensive repairs to tar-paving
in old roads have been carried out during the year. 1 may
observe that many of the paths, have, from time to time, been
repaired with old material worked up in our own yard, this
does not wear satisfactorily, and if the paths are to be kept in
proper repair, many will require to be taken up, relaid, and
coated with Kentish rag topping.
52. Gullies.—Several new pot gullies have been put in, and
many old brick gullies reconstructed. By standing order the
old pattern stone when damaged is taken up and replaced
with a channel grating.
53. Marsh Land.—A wooden fence has been erected by
Mr. Cavey, on a schedule of prices, on the southern boundary
of the land recently acquired on the Marshes for a dust shoot.
54. Health Refuge.—Plans have been prepared and