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of Mintern Street, which the tramcars have to pass, had any direct
bearing on the accident, yet it was considered that the spot was
dangerous, and negociations were set on foot to effect the rounding
and setting back of the chapel fence. These steps seem likely to be
attended with some result.*
RED LION STONE YARD.
Since the year 1851 the Vestry had used a plot of ground in
Hoxton Street, as a stone yard. It was a piece of ground enclosed
by the Vestry, and in respect of which no claim was seriously made
for a period of 27 years. At length claimants came forward in the
form of Trustees under a marriage settlement, and it being found
that the claim if not absolutely sound, was based upon an honest
case, and that time had not run against the claimants, a verdict
in their favor was consented to, their paying all costs, the Vestry
has agreed to rent this land for three years at £60 per year.
OPEN SPACE, OLD STREET.
The Improvement Committee has had under consideration the
provision of a suitable column and drinking fountain upon the open
space between Great Eastern Street and Old Street, but they have
not yet presented a final report.
PUBLIC LIGHTING.
A special report upon the subject of Public Lighting, under
the Average Meter System, for the first year of its adoption in this
parish, is appended to this report, in which full informtion upon the
subject will be found.
GAS WORKS NUISANCE.
Complaints were made in the month of June of a renewal
of the nuisance caused by the removal of the foul lime from the
*The terms have now been agreed upon. The cost of the Improvement will be
about £150; the Tramway Company will contribute £50.