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crossing the roadway at the end of Southwark Street. The
drainage of the Public Conveniences is connected to the Metropolitan
Board's Sewer in the Borough High Street.
The Urinal which occupied the centre of the roadway in Southwark
Street by the Hop and Malt Exchange has been removed,
and a new Refuge has been constructed in the centre of the
carriageway opposite the end of Counter Street.
Two new Sugg's Lamps have been erected in St. Saviour's, and
further alterations in the Lighting of the district are being carried
out. Ten Public Lamps have been discontinued.
Twenty-two applications for Private Drainage have been received,
under which 39 houses have been drained, including seven large
blocks of Artizans' Dwellings.
294 tons of Granite Chippings have been sold.
Twenty-eight Licenses for Hoardings and Scaffolds have been
issued.
The Carriageways and Footways have been made good in 1,149
cases, after Gas and Water Companies' trenches.
The whole of the Dams and Tide Boards belonging to this Board
along the river frontage have been repaired and kept in order. Nc
case of overflow from the river has occurred during the year.
8th June, 1885.
GEO. ROPER NORRISH.