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The following is a comparative statement of the prices per
lamp paid by the Vestry to the three Gas Companies which supply
the Parish.
Gas light and Coke Co.— On actual consumption
according to meter, at 2s. 2d. per 1000 feet
(3940 hours per annum, and 472 feet per hour
per lamp) per lamp per annum
£2
0
3
Lighting, Extinguishing, Cleaning, Painting,
Repairing
0
18
0
£2
18
3
South Metropolitan Gas Co.— At per lamp per
annum (inclusive of lighting Cleaning, &c.)
£3
3
9
Discount 5 per cent, allowed if paid within one
month from Quarter-day
0
3
2
£3
0
7
Crystal Palace District Gas Co.— At per lamp per
annum (inclusive of Lighting, Cleaning, Ac.)
£3
10
4
Discount 5 per cent, allowed if paid within one
month from Quarter-day
0
3
6
£3
6
10
The Gas supplied by the Gas Light and Coke Company has
been regularly tested by the Medical Officer. I he following is a
Summary of the various Testings as well as of the Testings
of the Gas supplied by the South Metropolitan Gas Company, as
made by the Gas Examiner to the London C ounty Council.