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10
LIGHTING.
In the past year, ending the 25th of March, 1873, 48 Applications
have been received for improved Lighting in various parts
of the Parish; 35 of which were acceded to, by the erection of
new lamps and removals, and 13 were refused.
There have been 85 new lamps erected, and 14 removed to
positions which increased their utility.
The total number of public lamps lighted by the Vestry is
3012— and the cost of Lighting for the year, including the
erection of new columns, removals, and other expenses, amounts
to £12,811 7s l1d.
Periodical experiments with the Photometer have been regularly
made; and monthly reports have shewn that the illuminating
power and purity of the Gas supplied by the several Companies,
have been up to the standard required by the Act of Parliament;
although in the case of the Crystal Palace District Gas Company,
ammonia, in small quantities, is sometimes found to be present.
(By Order)
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Vestry Clerk.