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8
LIGHTING.
During the past year 38 Applications have been received for
improved Lighting in various parts of the Parish, 32 of which
have been acceded to by erecting 48 Lamps, and the removal of
12 others to more desirable positions; G applications have been
refused.
The number of Lamps lighted by the Vestry at the close of
the year ending 25th March, 1875, was 3049; and the cost of
Lighting, including the removal of lamps and sundry expenses for
the year, amounted to £13,410 10s. 6d.
Since last year's Report, endeavours have been made to obtain
from the London Gas Company a reduction in their charge for
unsuccessfully Public Lighting. The prices of other companies
during the past year have not been altered, as no advance was
made by them when the London Gas Company increased their
rate,
The Medical Officer of the Vestry has made periodical Reports
of the purity and illuminating power of the Gas supplied by the
Phoenix, London, and Crystal Palace District Gas Companies; and
such Reports have shewn the illuminating power to be above the
required standard by the Act, and free from Ammonia and
Sulphuretted Hydrogen, as will be seen by the following Tabular
Statement furnished by the Medical Officer.
(By Order
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Vestry Clerk.