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The whole of the slaughter and cow-houses in the
Hamlet have also been frequently visited, and, where
necessary, improvements effected.
HENRY LESHAW.
Gas.
The illuminating power of the gas supplied by the
Commercial Gas Company to this district has been
always maintained above the standard required by Act
of Parliament, which directs that the illuminating power
shall be equal to that of 12 sperm candles, burning 120
grains each per hour. The average illuminating power
during the past year has been about the same as for
the previous year, viz., 14.30 candles, or more than 2¼
above the legal standard.
The average quantity of sulpho-carbon impurities
was 18 grains per 100 feet of gas, being 5 grains less
than for the previous year. Sulphuretted hydrogen
was never present. Average ammonia 2 grains. Considering
the greatly enhanced price of coals, this is a
satisfactory report, and creditable to the Company.
I have the honor to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
M. CORNER, M.D.,
Vestry Hall, Nov. 1873, Medical Officer of Health.