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brought under the notice of the Vestry, and by the steps
subsequently taken in relation thereto, that the Vestry
have been fully alive to the necessities of the Parish,
as regards cleansing, ventilation, a proper water supply
and sufficient water-closet accommodation, upon which
the health and comfort of all classes of the Parishioners,
and more especially the Working Classes, so much
depend. With this view the Vestry have caused 87
notices for abatement of nuisances to be given within
the parochial year.
For non-compliance with these notices, 10 summonses
have been issued, and 10 compulsory orders
have been made by the Magistrates; in the remaining
cases, the notices have had the desired effect, the
parties having complied therewith without compulsory
proceedings.
paving, lighting, watering, and cleansing.
The contracts in relation to these matters, entered
into during the past year, will appear at the foot hereof.
baths and washhouses.
The Commissioners of Baths and Washhouses have
furnished a statement of their Receipts and Expenditure,
and the same having been duly audited, will be found
annexed.
It is very satisfactory to observe that the works
referred to in the fourth Annual Report of the Vestry
have been completed, and that the expectations of the
Commissioners have been fully realised by the increased
income, derivable from the improved state of the
establishment.
supply of gas.
Since the last Report, the Metropolis Gas Act has