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shew how enormous is the quantity of dust and of the accumulations
of decomposing matters it is enough to mention that 15,000 loads
of dust were removed during the year.
WATERING.—The system adopted by the Vestry, in 1876, of
hiring vans, carts, horses, men, &c., to water the roads and
streets, under the immediate superintendance of its own
officers, has worked well.
SCAVENGING.—The scavengers work has been,speaking generally,
fairly carried out, up to within a few weeks of the expiration
of the contract, when omissions and neglect were
reported to the Vestry. This failure was partly caused by
the long and continuous bad weather the contractor had
to contend against during the winter and early spring
seasons.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
H. R. FLETCHER,
Sanitary Inspector.