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LIGHTING.
During the past year 84 applications have been made for improved
lighting in various parts of the Parish; of which 78
were acceded to.
87 New lamps have been erected, and 4G removed to more
useful positions ; G applications have been refused.
The total number of public lamps lighted by the Vestry, are
2,673 the cost, for the year ending the 25th March, 1860, including
the removal of lamps, erection of new ones, &c., amounted
to £11,639 18s. 4d.
The Chemical Examiner has made frequent periodical experiments
with the Photometer, to ascertain the Illuminating power
and purity of the gas supplied, by the Phoenix and London Companies,
and his monthly reports show, the supply to be up to
the standard which they are bound to supply. Examinations,
made also at the testing-houses of the various Companies, have
been satisfactory, as will be seen by the following tabular Statement,
furnished by Dr. Puckle, the Chemical Examiner