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Nov. 16th.
Nov. 30th.
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Messrs. A. Wood, Hirst, and Calnan, appointed Scrutineers.
^ The Ballot was then proceeded with, and, after the third
Ballot, Mr. Benjamin Cundick was declared elected, upon the
terms determined by the Vestry.
Messrs. J. I). Kemp, and H. Cushen, were nominated as
candidates for the representation of the Vestry at the Metropolitan
Board of Works, but the Vestry adjourned before
proceeding with vote.
72 Members present.
The Seal of the Vestry affixed to Mr. Griffiths' contradl, for
paving works in Commercial Road.
The reports of the Medical Officer of Health and Surveyor, on
the houses in Philpot Street, considered; the Solicitor and
Surveyor to the owner having been heard, a resolution was
passed, granting 3 months time for owner to execute works
proposed.
The report of the Finance Committee was adopted.
The report of the Highways' Committee, recommending—
(1) That an application for permission to put post sockets
in the asphalte paving, opposite 272, Mile End Road,
be granted.
(2) That an application for the Vestry to pave the roadway
opposite the Mission Hall, Silver Street, be not
granted.
(3) That an application for liberty to place a cellar flap at
the Foresters' Arms, Myrdle Street, be granted on
conditions
And (4) That additional lamps be placed in Toilet Street,
Redman's Road, and Myrdle Street;
was adopted.
The report of the Sanitary Committee was adopted.
The report of the Dusting and Cleansing Committee
recommending—
(1) Acceptance of Hayes & Son's tender to supply vans.
(2) Acceptance of Reynolds' tender to supply at following
prices—
Clover. Hay. Straw.
1st cut. 2nd cut. Oat. Wheat.
90/- 85/- 80/- 32/- 30/-
was adopted.
Mr. Cushen and Mr. J. D. Kemp were nominated as representatives
of the Vestry, at the Metropolitan Board of W orks.
It was resolved that the election be taken by ballot. Messrs.
Furness, Peacock, and West, were appointed scrutineers.
On the ballot, the number of votes being equal, and the
Chairman declining to give his casting vote, the taking of the
ballot was adjourned to the next meeting, and proper balloting
cards ordered to be prepared.
78 Members present.
Messrs. Hayes & Son's contract for supply of slop vans
sealed.
The report of the Finance Committee—
Recommending that the Vestry agree in the propriety of a
royal commission being appointed, to enquire into the
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