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Margaret Road, and Albert Road. A considerable
extension of this kind of pavement is very desirable.
Tarring Roads.—The main road (Great North
Road) at Hadley, and East Barnet Road, have been
surface coated with tar again this year, with most
satisfactory results, both in the relief from dust raised
by fast motor traffic, and in the preservation of the
road surface.
The objection to tar are the dull appearance of
the roads during summer, and the large quantity of
pasty black mud which is formed in winter.
Akonia.—In order to preserve the appearance of
the roads in residential parts of the District, an
experiment was tried on Station Road and Park Road,
by using Akonia for dust prevention. The result was
highly satisfactory, the dust being effectually held
down, and the appearance of the roads being similar
to the effect of a very gentle watering.
As the District depends largely upon its
appearance for the attraction of good class residents,
an extension of the use of Akonia would seem to be
desirable.
The Road Board.—Application was made to
the Road Board for a grant in aid of tarring the Great