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little need be said by way of further explanation.
The whole of the sewers in the Parish that run
from east to west will, as long as they remain as
they are, require constant attention, from the
limited fall they possess. Reference to other of
my reports will give some further information on
this point: it has been often explained, and is
merely referred to here as being one of the most
serious duties cast upon the Yestry, and one that
never must be lost sight of, in fact, though drains
and sewers are out of sight, they can be but seldom
out of the minds of those whose duty it is to
remember them, as it barely requires any reflection
at all to shew the very first rank that should be
allowed for such important works, both as regards
their construction and maintenance, and from year
to year this importance must be increased.
The remaining matters referred to in the list
require little comment. One Refuge for Foot
Passengers has been constructed in the course of
the year, opposite the County Fire Office, in Regent
Street, and has proved as was anticipated, very
useful. No doubt, in time, many more will be
constructed, as they have become a necessity where
the traffic is so constant and rapid.
Several Tablets with the names of streets thereon
have been fixed in various localities, as set forth
in the accompanying list, and matters of that nature,
most beneficial in themselves, have been executed.
I cannot close this brief summary without an
expression of regret at the failure of the attempt
to construct an underground Urinal in Great
Marlborough Street. Had it been completed, I am
convinced the anticipated annoyance would have