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for lighting but also for power and other purposes, while the latter
is on the high tension system with transformers on the consumers'
premises. As was admitted at the enquiry held by Major Marindin
in 1888 it is of advantage to admit two Companies to one area, since
competition necessarily arises and more particularly when each Company
works on a different system. Under these circumstances the Vestry
decided, subject to the Company including Liverpool Road in the list
of streets and entering into an agreement similar to that of the House
to House Company with regard to certain other details, to give its
consent, and the order was subsequently granted by the Board of
Trade.
An application was made to the Vestry by Mr. W. Beale of
Hollowav Road for permission to lay electric mains in certain specified
streets for the purpose of supplying electricity to the houses and
premises therein. The Vestry, however, bearing in mind that
Mr. Beale's original application had been for permission to lay electric
mains along a portion of the Holloway Road only and that he was now
seeking extended concessions and advantages without applying to the
Board of Trade for a provisional order or licence, was of opinion that
this further application should not be granted, and resolved accordingly.
SEWERS AND DRAINS.
During the past year new sewers have been constructed in the
undermentioned parts of the parish, the works having been carried out
under the General Sewer Works Contract.
Barnsbury Grove.
A length of 70 leet of 9-in. pipe sewer and 1 lamphole at
a cost of £20. 1s. 8d.
K't ngsland Green.
A length of 218 feet of 12-in. pipe sewer, 2 manholes and
5 gullies at a cost of £130. 18s. 4d.
Bride Street.
A length of 210 feet of 12-in. pipe sewer and 1 manhole
at a cost of £74. 13s. 7d.