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St James's 1896
Report for the year 1896 made to the Vestry of Saint James's, Westminster
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE COLLECTION OF RATES IN THE SEVERAL WARDS,
TOGETHER WITH AN ANALYSIS OF IRRECOVERABLES.
PARISH OF ST. JAMES, WESTMINSTER.
An Account of all Contracts entered into or continued by the Vestry during the year ended 25th March, 1897.
| Date of Contract. | Name of Company or Party with whom Contract was made. | Nature of Works to be performed or Materials to be used or supplied. | Amount or Price. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th November, 1896 | James Bolton, 11, Little James Street, Bedford Row, W.C. | Supply of Vehicles, Horses and Carters, for Snow Removal during winter of 1896-7. | At Schedule of Prices. |
| 19th November, 1896 | S. Pontifex & Co., 22, Coleman Street, E.C. | Maintenance of Lamps, Columns, &c., for 12 months from 1st January, 1897. | At Schedule of Prices |
| 18th February, 1897 | W. Griffiths, 283, Kingsland Road. | For laying Karri Wood Blocks in Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue and Pall Mall. | At 11s. per square yard. |
| Do. do. George Street | At 10s. 6d. per square yard | ||
| 18th February, 1897 | French Asphalte Co., Limited, Suffolk House, Laurence Pounteney Hill, E.C. | For laying and maintaining Asphalte Pavement in certain streets. | At Schedule of Prices. |
| 4th March, 1897 | French Asphalte Co., Suffolk House, Laurence Pounte-ney Hill, E.C. | For casual repairs to Asphalte Carriageways and Footways for 12 months from 26th March, 1897. | At Schedule of Prices. |
| 18th March, 1897 | W. Griffiths, 283, Kingsland Road. | For supplying Wood Paving Blocks for a period of 12 months from 26th March, 1897. | At Schedule of Prices. |
| 18th March, 1897 | G. Jennings, Lambeth Palace Road | For supplying Drain Pipes, Gullies, &c., for a period of 12 months from 26th March, 1897. | At Schedule of Prices. |
| 18th March, 1897 | White & Son, 207, Oxford Street. | For supplying Shovels for 12 months from 25th March, 1897. | 17s. 6d. per dozen |
| 18th March, 1897 | Mason & Sons, of 28, South Street, Marylebone. | For supplying New Brooms, Orderly Boys' Brushes, and refills for Machine Brooms, for 12 months from 25th March, 1897. | At Schedule of Prices. |
Average 2.59 2.59
Includes amount of £416 16s. 10d., an old arrear from the Estate of the late S. Adams, in respect of the Trocadero; and an amount of £203 2s. 6d., an old arrear in respect of the
Liync Theatre, both of which amounts were transferred to Golden Square Ward Collection on alteration of Ward Boundaries.