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St Martin-in-the-Fields 1892
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Martin-in-the-Fields]
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VESTRY'S WORKMEN.
The following applications for various works have been made during the year:-
| Granted. | Refused. | |
|---|---|---|
| To construct vaults | 5 | - |
| „ „ pavement lights | 4 | - |
| „ „ cellar flaps | 3 | - |
| „ erect private lamps | 17 | 2 |
| „ erect sign boards | 3 | 7 |
| „ erect pillar letter-box | 1 | - |
| „ fix bracketted crane | - | 1 |
| „ construct cartway crossing | 1 | - |
| „ insert encaustic tiling | 1 | - |
| „ alter position of cab shelter | - | 1 |
| „ alter position of awning | - | 1 |
In addition to these there are the drivers of the slop, dust, and
water vans supplied under contract.
I am pleased to add that the sick club which was formed by
the Vestry's employes, commencing 011 January 1st, 1893, is
greatly appreciated by the men, there being at the present time
(March 25th, 1893,) 37 members.
1 have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
CHAS. MASON, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., A.R.I.B.A., etc.,
Surveyor to the Vestry.
Town Hall,
Charing Cross,
W.C.
The following statement shows the superficial area of pavements disturbed by the Gas, Water, Electric Lighting Companies, and others, for the laying and repair of their mains and services.
| Company. | Kerb yds. lineal. | York Footway. yds. super. | Asphalte Footway. yds. super. | Asphalte Carriageway. yds. super. | Granite Carriageway. yds. super. | Wood Paving. yds. super. | Macadam. yds. super. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Water Works Co | 2 | 15 | - | - | 16 | 23 | 10 |
| Gas Light & Coke Co. | 12 | 208 1/3 | 7 | 15 | 69 | 124 1/3 | 34 |
| New River Co. | 185 | 1,585 | 197 | 315 | 1,420 | 1,343 | 34 2/3 |
| Postal Telegraphs | - | 17 1/3 | 31/3 | — | — | 1 2/3 | — |
| London Hydraulic Power Co. | - | 32 2/3 | - | - | 2/3 | 38 2/3 | - |
| London Electric Supply Corporation | 1 | 60 | 2½ | 1 2/3 | - | - | - |
| Metropolitan Electric Supply Co | 1 | 64 | - | - | 2/3 | 17 | - |
| Electricity Supply | — | 914 1/3 | 42 | 7 | o i | 58 2/3 | — |
| Corporation | |||||||
| Sundry Builders | 86 | 249 | — | 2 | 38 2/3 | 42 | - |
| Total | 287 | 3,145 2/3 | 2515/6 | 340 2/3 | 1,545 | 1,648 1/3 | 78 2/3 |