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REPORT, 1893-94.
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29 head-irons and 27 lanterns damaged by various
parties, the restoration being made good by the
Vestry's own staff of workmen, they being compensated
for the expense in 15 cases out of a total of 37.
The remainder either escaped detection, or there was
no evidence to prove the case.
During the months of April, May, and June, the
whole of the lamp-posts, head-irons, lanterns, bracketirons,
as well as the refuge lamp-posts, lanterns, and
guard-posts, were washed and painted with two coats
of paint, the work being done by the Vestry's own
workmen, at a cost of £157 15s., and this amount also
includes the cost of the paint for the meter boxes, all
of which were painted one coat.
The following list gives the number of pieces of
glass that were broken during the year, and which
were replaced by the Vestry's glazier at a cost of
£22 2s. 6d. for labour:—
800 Tops in small lamps.
997 Sides ditto.
1,638 Bottoms ditto.
30 Sides in refuge lamps.
55 Tops ditto.
In the month of October the Vestry had under
consideration the question of improving the lighting
of Edgware Road and Maida Vale. The matter was
referred to the Works Committee, who, on the evening
of October 18th, visited the thoroughfare, and after