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The third snowfall took place on the night of the 19th
and 20th February, and was about two inches in thickness.
In all main thoroughfares the snow had been heaped by 10
a.m. on the 20th, and the mud swept off by two p.m. By
four p.m. the streets of the Parish had been entirely cleared
of snow. The snow was carted to and shot into the river
and other places. In all 824 cubic yards being so removed.
The fourth and last snow storm occurred at intervals
on the 9th and 10th March. The snow was got rid of to a
large extent by the use of 20 tons of salt, what was left
(150 cubic yards) being carted away. On both days, before
night nearly the whole of the streets had been cleared.
ORDERLY BOYS.
There are fifteen Orderly Boys at work in the main
thoroughfares, under the direction of a Foreman. It is a
difficult matter to keep them constantly at their duties, but
nevertheless they collect a large quantity of horse
droppings in the course of the day which would otherwise
be carried all over the streets. Bins for the reception of
the horse droppings are fixed in the streets at suitable
places. A strike occurred amongst the Orderly Boys
on the 22nd April, which only lasted one day. One boy
was convicted at Marlborough Street Police Court for
assault, and sentenced to one month's imprisonment.
DUSTING AND SLOPPING.
The contract for dusting and slopping was carried out
by Mr. William Mead, of Paddington, at a cost of £4,500.
I am, Rev. Sir, My Lord, and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY MONSON, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E.,
Surveyor to the Vestry.
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