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cannot be remedied, the only course to be pursued is
vigilance to guard against the consequences.
Since the Vestry have undertaken their own Main
Sewers Works, the numerous items that used to appear in
Contractors' Accounts have ceased, and are now absorbed
in the General Wages and supply of Material, the
numerous apparently small things that are done would fill
a volume. The Re-construction of Gullies has been the
chief point considered, so as to obviate the necessity for
openings, especially in all newly-laid surfaces, which are
now increasing.
The subject of Urinals is almost exhausted.—No
new ones have been constructed, and those that exist are
open to the attacks of every fool that can take liberties
with them, the list of these small, but vindictive assaults
are almost too numerous to mention. The various workmen
in the employ of the Vestry are constantly trying to
counteract the mischief done, and at present that is all
that can be expected to be accomplished.
As things stand there appears to be no means of
prevention, especially, as wherever they are placed, they
are, to say the least, unpopular.
The Sewer in Broad Street is not an inviting subject,
but it cannot last much longer without Re-construction,
it is really dangerous, having been shored up internally,
for about two years. This was originally done as a temporary
measure, but cannot hold out much longer, Having