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dangerous for travelling, and necessitating the men
and horses being out on 62 occasions spreading
ballast the greater part of the night and early morning,
so that the vehicular traffic might not be delayed.
380 horses and carts were at different times employed,
and 979 cubic yards of sand, &c., scattered.
Horses.—During the year the following losses
have occurred, viz.:—
No. 5.—A chestnut gelding, purchased in March,
1885; cause of death—ruptured stomach.
No. 29.—A grey gelding purchased in March,
1882, acute inflammation of the lungs.
In October, the close of the watering season, 9 old
horses not worth wintering were weeded out and sold
at the Repository, St. Martin's Lane, realizing an
average of £8 14s. 6d. net.
The Vestry's stock to date being 59 cart horses
and two cobs, all of which are in healthy condition.
Losses
and Sales
Stock.
Horse Fodder.—The following Tenders were
accepted during the year for the supply of Fodder,
the average cost per horse for keep and bedding being
17s. 2.36d. per week.