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On 4th May, 1897, the Vestry had before them a letter from the Receiver and Manage*
of the Company, stating that they had arranged to lay their mains on the south-west side of
Raymouth Road, on the understanding that they could begin work on the expiry of their
present notice ; also enclosing formal notice before commencing work.
This was approved by the Vestry.
Her Majesty's Jubilee, 1897-
Almshouses.
On 20th April, 1897, Mr. Stuart handed in the following notice of motion
"I hereby give notice that at the next meeting of the Vestry I shall move that
this Vestry take into their consideration the question of what steps shall be taken by
them to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen.
(Signed) R. L. Stuart.
Dated this 20th day of April, 1897."
On 4th May, 1897, Mr. Stuart moved in accordance with the before-mentioned notice,
which was seconded by Mr. Vice-Chairman Bisley, and carried.
The matter was referred to a Special Committee Meeting of the whole Vestry, who
decided to invite the co-operation of the parishioners.
Invitations were accordingly sent to land owners, employers of labour, tradesmen of
the parish, and others, and the responders were added to the General Committee, which now
consists of the following gentlemen :—
Mr. Aldridge, Hy., 34 & 3G, Albion Street Mr. Bartlett, Hy. L., 30, Lower Road
„ Aldridge, Ihornas, 34 & 3G, Albion Street „ Bay ley, Edward, 446, Rotherhithe Street
„ Angus, Wm., 104, Lower Road ,, Beasley, Walter, 187, Lower Road
Rev. Bardsley, S. Martyn, Christ Church Vicarage, Rev. Beck, M.A., J.P., Canon, Rectory, St, MaryLower
Road church Street