Original: In 1896, fares were reduced from 3d to 2d for the through routes, and frequency doubled to 5 minute intervals from Stag Gates to Holy Rood.
Simplified: Fares cost less money in 1896 because they changed from 3d to 2d for "through routes". The tram times became two times as fast to every 5 minutes from Stag Gates to Holy Rood.