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between the "Swan" public house at Upper Clapton
and Moorgate Street terminus, but appear to have
abandoned their intention.
Automatic
Machines.
Application was made to the Vestry for permission
to fix Automatic Postage Stamp Supply Machines on
the footways, but the Vestry declined to grant the
application.
An additional horse was purchased at a cost of £63,
and a cart at a cost of £20. Two now carts were also
purchased, costing £40, to take the place of the old
ones past repair.
Horses and
Carts.
Old Iron.
A quantity of old iron was sold to Messrs. Badham
and Company at 37s. 6d. per ton, the amount realised
(£22 19s. 4d.) being paid in to the Vestry's account.
Store-keeper.
Mr. Rutty, the Store-keeper at Digby Street Yard,
died in February. Mr. Rutty had been in a bad state
of health for a long while, and had, during the six
months proceeding his death, boon absent about sixteen
weeks, during which absence temporary arrangements
had to be made by placing the Street-keeper in charge
of the Yard. The Vestry resolved that his widow bo
paid the balance of his salary to Lady-day on her giving
up possession of the premises, which she did on the
28th February.
The question of filling up the vacancy was reported
upon by the Works' Committee, and the Vestry resolved
to issue advertisements for candidates. 261 applications
were received and considered by the Works' Committee,
who submitted the names of three of the candidates to
the Vestry for selection. The election resulted in the
appointment of Mr. William Pearson, of Cheshunt, who
entered upon his duties forthwith.
A printed list of the duties of the Yard Foreman is
appended to this Report.