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been piped by the Leaseholder; this vestry having contributed £35 towards the cost thereof.
The Millpond Bank has since been levelled down, and the footpath is about to be properly made
up and kerbed.
A further improvement has been made in Rotherhithe Street near Hanover Street, by
widening the same 3 feet 6 inches in front of Mr. G. Hallett's premises, at a cost to the Yestry
of £250.
In November, 1866, the Yestry received Parliamentary Notices from the promoters of the
following schemes, viz. :—
"Amendment of the Metropolis Gas'Act, 1860, and of the Local and Personal Acts,
relating to the Supply of Gas in the Metropolis and adjacent Districts."
"London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Bill" (new-works).
As the latter scheme did not interfere with the roadways or paths in this parish, no opposition
was made thereto by the vestry.
By direction of the Vestry the Chairman and Clerk attended before the Select Committee
of the House of Commons, appointed to inquire into the Local Government and Local Taxation
of the Metropolis, and were examined as to the working of the Metropolis Local Management
and Nuisances' Removal Acts in this parish. The Select Committee have since made their Report
to Parliament, recommending, amongst other things, the readjustment of the existing divisions
of the Metropolis, for the purpose of Local Government, by the formation of larger
Districts, and the substitution of a Common Council in each such District, in lieu of the
Vestries and District Boards.
APPENDIX No. 1.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH.
From 25th March, 1866, to 24th March, 1867.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Rotherhithe, Surrey.
Gentlemen,
In presenting my First Annual Summary, my feelings constrain me to express my regret
at the loss ot Dr. Murdoch, who was suddenly removed from us in the prime of life and usefulness;
a man who I admired for his professional character and social qualities, and esteemed