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The Vestry have entered into a contract with Mr. .J. H. Etheridge to curb, make up, and
pave with York paving, the extension of Suffolk Street to the Rotherhithe New Road. (For
particulars of Contract see page 8).
A Contract has been entered into with Messrs. A. C. W. Hobman & Co., to curb and
make up with tar paving and Clifton artificial stone the whole of the surface of Railway
Avenue from Albion Street to Rotherhithe Street. (For particulars of Contract see page 8).
The carriageway of Union Road, north side of tram lines from Paradise Street to Prospect
Place, has been relaid, at a cost of £134 1s., the Tramway Company paying for three feet
from the outer rail.
Paving Jobbing Works.
Mr. James Henry Etheridge is the Contractor for Paving Jobbing Works, at a schedule
of prices. (For particulars of Contract see page 9).
Lighting.
The total number of ordinary lamps lighted by the South Metropolitan Gas Company,
is 474, at a cost of £3 3s. 9d. per lamp per annum. Five special lamps, namely: at urinal
Derrick Street, entrance to Park Lower Road, corner of Gomm Road, at entrance to Vestry
Office Lower Road and in Union Road, opposite Paradise Street; at rates varying from £5 l1s.
to £9 1s. per lamp per annum; and four Suggs' lamps, by meter at 2s. 3d. per 1,000 feet,
less £5 per cent. discount upon payment within one month from quarter day.
Lamps are maintained over urinals, Union Bridge, and opposite the "John Bull
public-house, Southwark Park Road, at the joint expense of this and Bermondsey Parishes.
The Vestry bear the expense of lighting the tower clock of Christ Church, Union
Road, and also the necessary labour in connection therewith.
Cleansing, Watering, &c.
Messrs. A. T. Hobman & Son still contract for the supply of Men, Horses, and Carts
and for the removal of the Sweepings from the whole of the roads and streets to a shoot
provided by them.