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in the drainage of the surface, and a more easy
passage for horses and vehicles. The old Stones have
broken up and used for macadamizing purposes in
other Streets.
The Water Channels in various parts of the
Parish, and Crossings at the intersections of Streets
have been paved with the most approved description
of Granite. The Channel Paving, to a considerable
extent, has been taken up, relaid and made good with
old Stones re-dressed for the purpose.
The continued use of the Steam Road Roller
and the temporary closing of Streets under the
Authority of the Metropolitan Board of Works, have
expedited the repairing of the Macadam Roads, and
rendered them durable; consequently the draught of
Vehicles has been less burdensome to Horses.
Two new Streets and several portions of others
have been paved by the Vestry, under the powers of
"The Metropolis Management Acts," at the cost of
Owners of Houses abutting on such Streets.
The length of additional Streets completed at the
cost of Owners of Property, and taken to by the
Vestry, make, with the previous extent of Roads under
their control, a total of 41 miles, 3 furlongs and 35
yards.
The Streets have been opened by Gas and Water
Companies and other parties in 2256 places, for the