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during the evening, when there were so many people in
the streets. A further communication has since been
received from the County Council, suggesting that the
hours should be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. all the year round.
The County Council were informed that this Council saw
no advantage in any amendment if the hours were to be
extended to 2 p.m., and considered that from 6 a.m. to
11 a.m. was a more suitable time. In connection with
this subject, it may be stated that the Borough Council
have issued a circular to butchers, fishmongers, and
greengrocers in the Borough offering to remove refuse
from their premises daily. Forty-five tradesmen have
expressed their desire to avail themselves of this offer,
and the necessary arrangements are being made in the
matter.
Streets
and Street
Traffic.
A Conference between the County Council
and representatives of the London Local
Authorities, on the subject of the existing
regulations in connection with streets and street traffic,
and the arrangements for carrying out such regulations,
was convened by the London County Council. Dr.
Gay and Mr. Simpson were appointed to represent this
Borough. At the first meeting of the Conference on the
29th June, a Committee, consisting of one delegate from
each Authority, was appointed to consider the several
matters. Four meetings of this Committee were held
and attended by Dr. Gay. The final meeting of the
Conference was held on the 7th November. Various
resolutions were passed at the Conference and communicated
to the London Local Authorities. One of the
resolutions passed was to the effect that house refuse
should be removed daily where practicable. The London
County Council having considered this resolution, wrote
to this Council stating, that having regard to the extent
of London, and the varying circumstances of the different