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why exceptional facilities should be provided for enlarging Hampstead
Heath, which is already secured as an open space, in preference
to providing open spaces for other parts of the Metropolis, from which
Hampstead Heath is practically inaccessible to the many who have
but a few hours at a time available for recreation.
STALLS, &c., IN STREETS.
A Special Committee has been appointed to consider and report
as to the best mode of dealing with street obstruction and making
regulations with regard to costermongers. The real costermonger
with a barrow is unobjectionable, but the practice of erecting on
the foot or carriageway what practically are shops has so extended
as to become a serious evil.
EAST LONDON WATER WORKS COMPANY BILL.
The Bill contained provisions as to stop cocks and other matters
prejudicial to the interest of the Parish. After communicating
with other East End Parishes the Vestry decided to oppose the
Bill when in Committee. The Boards of Works of Poplar,
Hackney, and West Ham are also opposing the Bill.
STOP COCKS IN STREETS.
The special case stated between the East London Water Works
Company and the Vestry as to the right of the Company to make
and maintain openings in the footways over stop cocks on service
pipes was argued before Justices Smith and Matthew, who
decided in favour of the Company. The Vestry have thought it
advisable to appeal to the Lords Justices.
IMPROVED ENTRANCE TO GREEN STREET.
In view of the proposed widening by the Metropolitan Board
of Works of the western part of Green Street, it appeared desirable
to set back the railings of St. John's Church and the fence of the
Vicarage garden, so as to form up to Cambridge Road a continuation
of the intended new line of street as laid out by the