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Hydrants, Tool House, Tar, Pavements, &c. The Gardens were
opened by Lady Llangattock, and since that time have been greatly
appreciated by the public. Since the opening of the ground the
Vestry have removed the disused fountain which stood on the footway
in Newington Causeway, and erected it and re-fitted it in the
Paragon. The Vestry having arranged to erect a band stand in the
Paragon tenders were invited, and that of Messrs. Allen, Sen, & Son,
Glasgow, were accepted. The work of erection is now in hand; it
is estimated to cost with foundation, painting, &c., £200.
The trees now planted in the streets of the Parish number 471,
this being an addition of 50 on the number twelve months ago, and
are accounted for by those in Searle's Road towards which Lord
Llangattock made a contribution. During the year 38 trees either
died or were knocked down, these were replaced and are generally
going on satisfactory.
The Churchyard of St. George the Martyr was closed by order
of the Churchwardens during the period of the Crypt being cleared.
LIGHTING.
The question of lighting the Parish with incandescent burners
has been under consideration, the scheme proposes to increase the
total illuminating power of the lamps from 9,464 candles to 54,080
candles.
STREET NAMES.
Over 300 name plates have been fixed in the various streets of
the Parish, and every street is now properly marked. This work has
been much appreciated both by residents and strangers.
Beyond the above dealt with by this Department during the year,
it has been necessary for your Surveyor to devote considerable
time to the work of the Boundary Commissioners (appointed under
the London Government Act, 1899), also to the various bills which
have been promoted in Parliament affecting this district.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
ARTHUR HARRISON, A.M.Inst.C.E.,
Surveyor to the Vestry.