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LIGHTING.
In the past year 80 Applications have been received for improved
Lighting in various parts of the Parish, 71 of which
were complied with, and 9 refused.
There have been 105 new Lamps erected, and 10 removed to
positions which increased their utility.
The total number of public Lamps lighted by the Vestry at
the present time is 3,346, and the cost of Lighting, including
new Columns, the removal of Lamps, and other expenses,
amounts to £14,306 10s. 1d.
The periodical Reports, made by the Medical Officer relativo
to the quality and illuminating power of the Gas supplied by
tho London, Phoenix, and Crystal Palaco District Companies,
show that tho illuminating power has always been above tho
Parliamentary standard, and free from Sulphuretted Hydrogen
and Ammonia.
The following Tabular Statement is furnished by the Medical
Officer.
RESULT OF 1830 OBSERVATIONS
OF THE
ILLUMINATING POWER OF THE GAS,
Made on 90 occasions during the year 1877-78.
Gas Companies.
No. of
occasions
Gas
tested.
Where tested.
Average
Illuminating
Power.
Tests for purity.
Ammonia,
& Sulphuretted
Hydrogen.
The Phoenix
41
Vestry Hall
14.80
Free from
Ammonia &
Sulphuretted
Hydrogen.
The London
41
Ditto
15.01
Ditto.
The Crystal Palace
District
8
Crystal Palace
15.07
Ditto.
The arrangement made with the London Gas Company on
the 29th September, 1870, for burning Gas on the average Meter
System has proved satisfactory.