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having regard to the facts and figures presented by the Poplar
Board, and came to the opinion that it would be at least £8oo
a year.
The Vestry resolved that it would not be advisable to join with
the Poplar Board as proposed.
The fresh outbreak of small-pox pointed to the desirability of
having some place immediately available for such a contingency,
but the Vestry feel that it would be more economical to provide
accommodation as necessity requires rather than embark in such
a certain annual outlay.
Ambulance.
In consequence of the small-pox outbreak it became necessary
to provide an extra ambulance, and the Vestry accordingly purchased
a second-hand carriage and converted it to the purpose
required.
Floodingg.
In July, 1880, a violent storm took place, which again caused
serious floodings in the houses in many parts of the Hamlet. The
Vestry have made and will continue to make urgent representations
to the Metropolitan Board of Works, to take steps to prevent
the recurrence of these floods, and that Board will no doubt do so
so soon as Parliamentary powers for the purpose have been
obtained.
Vestry
Hall.
The Vestry, during the vacation, caused the Hall to be repaired,
and the contract for so doing was £178, but there is a large claim
for extras which has not yet been settled.
Refreshments
to
Committees
on
Survey.
For some long time objections have frequently been taken to
the amount expended by Committees when out on survey, and in
order to prevent the recurrence of these the Vestry resolved that
a sum not exceeding five shillings per head should be allowed in
such cases.
The Vestry think that no Ratepayer will object to such a sum
being allowed to gentlemen who give several hours work in the
best part of the day for the benefit of the Parish.
Trafalgarsquare.
In the last Report of the Vestry it was stated that the Vestry
had lodged an Appeal against the decision of the Vice Chancellor
Malins, and that the Appeal awaited hearing.
Upon the Appeal coming on before the Lords Justices, they
stated that having looked at the papers they thought the case
clearly one for a compromise, and adjourned it for the purpose.
The Vestry did all in their power to effect the wishes of the