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Roads widened:—Ewell Road and Ditton Road (part
of). The sewer in the Railway Footpath collapsed
and was reinstated.
State of the Roads.—Now that there is such
a great length of roadway paved with wood, it is very
noticeable how imperative it is that some efficient
mode of scavenging should be adopted with a view
to mitigating not only the dust nuisance but preventing
the offensive smells that will surely be in evidence
during the hot and dry weather. The removal of
horse droppings continuously is of prime importance,
and that before the traffic grinds it into the wood,
for sweeping once a day is next to no use. Road
watering will dry up far quicker on wood than on
macadam because there is no depth of moisture,
consequently this manure will the more quickly
decompose and become disintegrated into offensive
septic dust, which is very injurious to eyes, throat,
and lungs. The expense attendant on this ought
not to be grudged—it is a sanitary necessity—but it
will be money thrown away if the work is not done
effectively. This plan is universally adopted in
London on the asphalte and wood pavings.
In conclusion, Gentlemen, I should like to
mention how much I appreciate in the carrying out
of the multitudinous duties of my office, the kind
and ready assistance that I have received on
every possible occasion from my colleagues in the
medical profession in Surbiton. Also, I have to
thank you, Mr. Chairman, and the Members of the
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