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MISCELLANEOUS.
In Juno, Mr. Ewin was unanimously re-elected the Member for
this Parish of the Metropolitan Board of Works.
The subject of having a New and adequate Town Hall for the
Parish and Borough has been brought before the Vestry. It was
referred to the Works Committee to make enquiries as to a suitable
site, the probable cost of building and maintenance, and the income
which may be derived.
A petition was presented against the Railway Companies' Rates and
Charges Bill, which had been introduced into Parliament by some of
the principal Railway Companies.
The Removal of Fish Offal in uncovered and imperfectly constructed
vehicles caused a great nuisance, which, it is hoped, is now
substantially removed by private enterprise. It is collected by persons,
who use the offal, in large iron tank vans, hermetically sealed. The
owner of the vans supplies the fish dealers and curers with receptacles
for the offal, provided with covers, and arranges to collect daily. The
plan for so removing the offal was submitted to the Vestry by one
gentleman. The plan was approved, and the Vestry expressed its
desire it should be carried into execution as speedily as possible.
The Vestry have lost by death this year Mr. John Cook, who had
been a valuable and highly-esteemed member since May, 1859, and
Mr. Edroff, who was first elected in May, 1879.
ROBERT VOSS,
VesTry Clerk.