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this is amply compensated for by more economical upkeep,
a great diminution in the dust nuisance, more
effective cleansing, and a lessening of noise. Roadwatering
last summer, owing to climatic conditions,
was reduced to a minimum, but on occasions this
necessary and salutary matter received due attention.
I can confirm the very great improvement brought
about by the relaying of the wood pavement of the
main road, which is evident to all who travel over it,
but it is a matter of regret that the portion of it belonging
to the London United Tramways Company is,
as I suppose is necessary, being so continuously opened
up.
Upon the subject of new buildings passed by the
Surveyor's Department, it appears, as I have previously
mentioned, that the check to their extension,
which has been apparent for one or two previous years,
is passing away, as the numbers approved by the department
number 512. This is evidence that the
extension of the borough shows no indication of limit
under this head, and is perhaps more apparent where
it might least have been expected, and that is in the
extreme northern portions of the borough.
I believe I have now referred to most subjects of
interest relating to the borough during the year, and,
in conclusion, I beg to express my thanks to this committee
for the kindness and assistance I have, as usual,
invariably received from all its members, and I share,
in common with them, the gratification felt that Mr.
Alderman Kasner, notwithstanding his arduous duties
as Mayor, was able to regularly preside as chairman
at our meetings.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
C. A. PATTEN.
Medical Officer of Health.