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waters and lights Colney Hatch Lane, which is within the
two parishes, upon an annual payment by the Vestry of
£76 l3s. 4d.
Broad Yard.—It may be kept upon record that
a portion of Broad Yard, Turnmill Street, at the
rear of Messrs. Murray & Co.'s and Messrs. Condy
and Mitchell's, and enclosed by gates, is public
way. 'The circumstances of the enclosure are detailed
in the report for the year ended 25th March,
1890.
Plumber's Place.—It is also to be noted that
this public way runs through the courtyard of
Northampton Buildings, the boundaries of such
public way being defined by narrow iron rails fixed
in the paving.
Victoria Place.—This narrow court, leading out
of Liverpool Road, has been formally closed by an
Order of Quarter Sessions during the year. It was
unnecessary as a public passage, but was largely
made use of by thieves, and a representation having
been made to that effect by adjoining inhabitants,
the Vestry communicated with Captain Penton,
who took the necessary steps to close it.
Owen's Row.—The Vestry, when removing the
posts from the eastern end of Owen's Row, ordered
a bar to be fixed, so that the right of closing same
to vehicular traffic might be preserved. The
thoroughfare was closed during the hours of daylight
on the
Summary Proceedings.—During the year Summonses
have been issued at the instance of the
Vestry and heard by the Magistrate at the Clerkenwell
Police Court in respect of the following
offences:—