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(2) That steps ought to be taken to prevent the immigration
of destitute persons,
was adopted.
The Reports of the Medical Officer of Health, and Surveyor
with respect to 48, Duckett Street, were considered: owners
objections heard, and the works ordered to be carried out, and
1 month allowed for the purpose.
The further consideration of the Reports, with regard to the
houses in Philpot Street, adjourned for 4 weeks.
The Report of the Highways Committee recommended—
(1) The carrying out of the order of the Metropolitan Board
of Works for renaming Lady Lake's Grove, "Adelina
Grove;"
(2) Stated that notice had been received of the reduction
of the price charged for supply of gas to the public
lamps to £3 9s. 0d. per lamp per annum; and
(3) Gave particulars of the various claims sent in, in
relation to the Harford Street Improvement and
recommended, that the matter should be referred back
to the Committee to negociate, and enter into contracts
and seal offers.
The Report except that part relating to the Harford Street
Improvement, was adopted.
After two other amendments were lost, an amendment
referring the whole matter of the Harford Street Improvement
to a Committee of the whole Board, with power to act was
carried.
The Report of the Sanitary Committee—
(1) Recommending that the Vestry agree that compulsory
notice of infectious disease would be advantageous
under certain limits, but reserving its final decision
until the whole details was before it;
(2) Stating that Committee had instructed the Inspector of
Nuisances, to take immediate steps against any persons
found infringing the Acts of Parliament, as to wholesome
food;
was adopted.
The use of the Hall granted for meeting of Ratepayers.
An application by the owner of the Houses in Greenfield
Street, dealt with under the Artizan and Labourers Dwellings
Act, 1868, for further time to carry out the orders of the Vestry,
refused.
The question of paving four gateway entrances in Beaumont
Square, referred to the Highways Committee, to carry out.
A resolution moved for rescission of resolution of 15th December,
1888, allowing 5/- per head, for refreshment for Committee
on survevs but the Vestry adjourned before it was put.
Feb. 29th.
51 Members present.
The correctness of minutes of previous meeting questioned,
but they were confirmed.
The Report of the Finance Committee—
(1) Stating that it would be practicable to give notice to
members, of cheques recommended for payment by
printing on the agenda the amounts and the names of
the persons to whom payable.