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St James's 1887

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]

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The Vestry usually met on alternate Thursday mornings,
but a special meeting may be convened at any time upon the
requisition of five members, and some of the ordinary meetings
are suspended at vacation times. Four Standing Committees
are appointed annually, in accordance with the byelaws
of the Vestry, and meet as frequently as occasion may
require. Special Committees are appointed from time to time
to consider subjects not coming within the ordinary duties of
either of the Standing Committees.
CHURCHWARDENS
Were elected on the 14th day of April, when Mr. Frederick
Crane, of 55, Regent Street, and Mr. William Cox, of 57,
Pall Mall, were again chosen to fill this ancient office.
At the request of the Churchwardens, the Vestry appointed
two members to audit the Churchwardens' Accounts.
SIDESMEN
Were elected by the Vestry on the 14th day of April, the
under-mentioned gentlemen being selected to fill the office :—
Mr. James Thomas Robertson, 7, St. James's Street.
Mr. Samuel Morle, 102, Jermyn Street.
Mr. James McMillan, 104 Jermyn Street.
Mr. Henry Venn, 42, Jermyn Street.
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
Eight parishioners were nominated by the Vestry on the
14th day of April, to serve as Overseers of the Poor. The
gentlemen chosen from this list, and appointed by the

The following is the number of meetings held during the year :—

Vestry Meetings30
Finance and House Committee24
Sanitary, Parliamentary Bills, and General Purposes Committee18
Works and Improvements Committee29
Lighting Committee10
St. James's Dwellings Committee18
Special and Sub-Committees6
Total135