South Boston

East Boston

Charlestown

West Roxbury

Brighton

They are paid at the rate of $2 per day.

The men who light and care for the oil and naphtha lamps

are 28 in number, and are distributed as follows:

They are paid at the rate of 33 cents per lamp per day.

The gas lamps are lighted by the use of the Bartlett patent torch, the city having purchased the right to manufacture and use the same.

LAMPLIGHTERS' DUTIES.

The lamplighters are required to light and extinguish the lamps in their charge promptly at the time designated on the time-card, one hour only being allowed for each; to keep the lanterns clean and in order at all times; to report at this office every defect in either lanterns or fixtures at or before 9 A.M.; to keep the stopcocks clean and properly oiled, the burners in order, and the pipes clear from water or frost. Gas-leaks are to be reported at this office and at the office of the gas company when discovered, and a written statement is also required on each Thursday morning of the work performed the previous week. Any neglect in the care of lanterns or fixtures is considered sufficient cause for immediate dismissal.

All men employed to light the lamps are furnished with the necessary ladders, torches, cans, hooks, etc., by the city.

The men who are employed to light and care for the oil lamps find it necessary to devote about all their time to properly perform the work for which they are employed; and in many cases are obliged to employ assistance, and keep a horse and wagon at their own expense.

THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE DEPARTMENT. The balance of the appropriation on hand from 1890, on the 1st of January, 1891, was There was expended during the remainder of the financial year

The balance unexpended and transferred to other appropriations was

The appropriation for the financial year (nine months) ending on the 31st January, 1892,

was

Amount expended.

Balance unexpended

$182,089 67

157,847 31

$24,242 36

. $441,500 00

420,179 21

$21,320 79