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In order that every consideration may he given to the subject
the Vestry have (in addition to granting the use of the Vestry
Hall to the churchwardens to hold a public meeting), also
granted the use of the hall for a like purpose to two associations
which have been formed to carefully consider the question and
aid the formation of opinion upon it in the metropolis.
The Vestry again pledge themselves to give the matter
impartial consideration.
Financial Expenses
The expense of the annual elections of Vestrymen and
Auditors in May, 1883, was £25 us.
of annual The poor rate shows a very large increase having been no
less than 2s. 11d. in the pound this year as against 2s. 7d. in the
last and 2s. 6d. in the previous year.
Poor Rate
Over the poor rate the Vestry have not any control, and they
think it right to draw direct attention to that fact as they know
that many of the public are of the opinion that the matter rests
with the Vestry.
The increase in the poor rate has had material bearing on
the increased taxation of the past year.
The Vestry have kept their own expenditure considerably under
the requirements, and everything which could without danger
he allowed to remain undone has been so left. This state of
things, however, cannot longer he allowed to continue, and unless
the poor rate can be reduced the Vestry see no possibility
of avoiding a still higher rate of taxation next year.
General, Lighting and Sewer Rates.
The Vestry's calls in respect of the General, Lighting and
Sewers rates, have been
For General Rate equal to 2s. o½d.
„ Lighting „ „ os. 2½d.
„ Sewers „ „ os. 2d.
2s. 5d.
The School Board precept of £11281 9s. 4d. represents a
rate of 9d. in the which being deducted from the 2s. 5d.
in the £ leaves is. 8d. in the £ for the Vestry to carry out their
own works and pay off their loans.
This is an increase upon last year's amount, but is as nearly
as possible equal to average of former years as the following
table shows:—
The amount required for the Vestry's own purposes since
1875 has demanded the Rates following:—
1875 is. 8d. in the £.
1876 is. 8d. ,,
1877 is. 8d.
1878 is. 8½d. ,,
1879 is. 8½d. ,,
1880 is. 9d. ,,
1881 is. 8d. ,,
1882 is. 7½d. ,,
1883 is. 5¼d. „
1884 is. 8d. „