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LIGHTING.
During the past year 50 memorials and applications have been
received for increase of Lighting in various parts of the Parish;
40 of which were acceded to, by the erection of new lamps, or
removal of others to more desirable positions; and 10 were
rofused.
There have been 74 new lamps erected and 15 removed to
positions which increased their utility.
The total number of lamps lighted by the Vestry is 2,756;
and the cost of lighting, for the year ending the 25th March,
1870, including the erection of new columns, removals, &c.,
amounts to £12,088 17s. 3d.
A reduction in the price of supply made by the Phoenix Gas
Company will be a saving of £90 and upwards to the Parish.
The Chemical Examiner has made monthly reports of his
experiments with the Photometer, shewing that the supply equals
the Parliamentary Standard, as regards Illuminating power, and
that it is free from impurities, excepting that of the Crystal
Palace District Gas Company, which on seven occasions
showed traces of Ammonia. Examination at the testing-houses
of the various Companies have also been satisfactory, which
is shewn in the following tabular Statement, furnished by
Dr, Puckle, the Chemical Examiner: —