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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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8th October, 1896.—That the Rate Collectors be given
strict instructions not to deviate from the orders
given them by this Committee or the Vestry with
regard to the issuing of Rate Summonses for the
recovery of rates. (F, 9, p. 109.)
8th October, 1896.—That it be referred to the Vestry Clerk
to alter the form of the Red-Letter Notice so as to
make it clear that the Collectors have strict instructions
to summon after the expiration of the time
given in the Red-Letter Notice, and have no power
to give time beyond the date fixed by the Vestry for
summoning. (F., 9, p. 109.)
27th October, 1896.—That the Attendant (Mr. W. D. Jones)
of the Mortuary be held responsible for the proper care
and custody of the post-mortem instruments.
(P. H., 6, p. 154.)
27th October, 1896.—That, except in cases of emergency, it
be an instruction to the Surveyor not to incur any
expense in repairs or alterations to the Vestry Hall
building without first obtaining the sanction of the
Committee. (P. B. & G. P., p. 171.)
29th October, 1896.—That it be an instruction to the
Caretaker of St. James's Dwellings not to order any
repairs in connection with the building without first
consulting the Visiting Member. (St. J. D., p. 315.)
13th January, 1897.—That the Surveyor be authorised to
employ paviors overtime when deemed necessary to
complete repairs in main thoroughfares of the Parish
so as to facilitate the traffic and prevent continued
obstruction. (W., 16, p. 181.)
27 th January, 1897.—That instructions be given to the
Surveyor to give all orders to the Contractors in