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The whole is lighted by the electric light, which is tar better
than gas on account of its greater cleanliness and freedom from
products of combustion, it is very doubtful, however, whether this
light can be supplied as economically as gas.
The cost of the whole work will be approximately £4,000. It
is not expected that any extra call upon the rates will be required,
as the receipts should more than balance the cost of erection
and maintenance.
PARISH MAP.
Considerable inconvenience has been experienced in having no
plan of the parish correctly brought up to date. As it is
essential for the proper working of the parish that a reliable plan be
obtained, you specially instructed me to prepare same. The work,
which has consisted in correcting the ordnance survey of 1874,
is now nearing completion, and I hope shortly to submit the finished
map for your approval.
DRURY LANE GARDENS.
A wrought iron fence has been erected across this ground, with
a gate to same, so as to restrict the use of the swings to children
under 13 years of age.
An iron hurdle fence has also been fixed to the south boundary
to protect the previously exposed areas on this side.
The house drainage has also been taken up and relaid outside
the building,