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well as to introduce some few alterations which
have occurred to my observation. This matter
being about to receive the special attention of the
General Purposes Committee, I need not at present
further dilate upon.
The late Turn Pike Roads (within this Parish)
fell under the Vestry's control in November last,
Contracts for their repair, &c. were entered into,
which contracts extend to Machaelmas next. The
continued wet weather of the last Winter, necessitated
a large amount of labour and material
thereon; but from the circumstance that the
whole of the Turnpike Roads in the Southern
portion of the Metropolis lapsed into a new control
at the same time, the demand for material for
repairs became so great, that the proper supply
could not be procure'd when most required, aud the
limited quantity when obtained, was procurable
only at an advanced price; for this reason, I have
found it necessary to continue the repair of these
roads during the Summer season to a greater extent
than I had anticipated, the necessity being also
increased from the fact now ascertained, that the
crust of wearing material upon these Roads has
been only supplied from time to time, according to
actual necessity, and which the wear and tear of a