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STREET WATERING.

In the very hot weather a solution of manganate of soda and
sulphuric acid, being similar to the disinfectants used in flushing the
courts and alleys, is mixed with the water.
The stand post in Rose Street has been found of little use,
consequently the supply has been cut off and the post will presently
be removed.
SNOW REMOVAL.
The past winter has been an exceptional one as regards severity
and the continued falls of snow, causing a large amount of anxiety
to those responsible for the clearance of the streets.
Regulations for clearing away the snow had already been
prepared by me and approved by the Vestry, so that every arrnngement
had been made preparatory to the first fall of sdow, which
occurred on November 27th, the snow continuing to fall at intervals
throughout the winter until January the 16th, the greatest falls
occurring on November 28th, December 16th, 20th, and 30th. and on
January 15th. Another heavy fall, accompanied by a blizzard,
occurred on the night of March 9th.
For the effectual removal of the snow the parish has been
divided into two main districts, each under a chief superintendent.
The districts are again subdivided into streets, tabulated forms of
which, in the order for clearing, are given to each superintendent.
During the past winter the snow was cleared chiefly by spreading
salt upon the roadways and immediately proceeding to flush with an
open hose into the gullies. Carting was also adopted, the snow in
this case being tipped into the river. The flushing system is by far
the best that has been adopted to ensure a speedy removal of the