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previous reports, at 3½. The sum therefore raised for new
works in the third period, from 187G to the end of 1886, was
£43,168. The sums raised in the second period (i.e., 1866 to
1876) included the loans for the New Offices and for special
paving works.
The amount borrowed by the Board up to the
end of 1886 (exclusive of the sum raised for
consolidation of loans) was £163,535
The amount outstanding at Lady-day, 1886, was 56,222
Showing a total payment off the Loan Debt of £107,313
IMPROVEMENTS.
The following Improvements have been effected during
the year:—
(A) The widening of Catford-road at its junction with
the Bromley Road.
(B) The formation of a road at Blackheath leading from
Montpelier Row to Royal Parade.
THE BOARD'S HOSPITAL.
This establishment—for the isolation of infectious diseases—has
been maintained throughout the year in a thorough
state of efficiency. In November Mr. Henry W. Jackson,
who had filled the post of Medical Officer at the Hospital
since 1884, resigned; and on the 25th January Mr. Harman
Visger was elected to the office.
Residents in the District are invited to use this hospital
should any cases of infectious or contagious disease occur in
their families, the charge being only one guinea per week,
covering medical attendance, board, lodging and nursing.
Application for admission should be made at the Board s
Offices at Catford.
STREETS.
The various works projected and carried out by the
Board under this head will be found specified in the Sur-