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shortly be invited, and it is to be hoped that all of the
works contemplated will be completed by the autumn.
The old stone to be removed from the two roads will,
after being redressed, be used for crossings or channellings,
or paving some of the streets of the Hamlet
not already paved, as may be hereafter determined by
the Vestry.
In the autumn of last year, with a view of testing the
merits of the asphalte and tar paving for footpaths, the
Vestry caused the footway between Stepney Green and
Jubilee Street to be paved in part with one and in part
with the other of these materials. The asphalte has
been found to answer admirably, and if it should be
determined to use it on the other footpaths to be repaved,
a great saving over what would be the cost it
York pavement were used will be effected.
The construction of the sewer in Bow Common Lane,
mentioned under the third head, although in point of
cost it will not approach near to the others, is one of
very great importance, being another step in the direction
of providing a complete system of drainage in the
Hamlet, a consummation devoutly to be wished.
During the progress of the works, some most unexpected
and dangerous obstacles were met with, which
necessitated the putting in of a much stronger class of
work, and consequently a considerable increase over
the estimated cost.
The works have, however, been completed in a most
efficient manner, and will, without doubt, by their
utility, fully recompense for the outlay, as the want of
such a sewer had long been felt in that locality.
Other smaller but equally important works have been
carried out, and will be found mentioned in extenso in
the report of the Surveyor.
During the year, the Vestry are sorry to say, there
have been six applications for compensation for injuries
alleged to have been sustained by defects in the carriage
or foot pavements, but in all of these the Vestry
have denied their liability.