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9
July 6th.
The Report of Finance Committee recommended—
(1) That a memorial be presented to the Home Secretary,
urging the propriety of the prosecution of disorderly
houses being put in the sole charge of the police.
(2) That the resolution of the Vestry on the subject of the
Collectors Commission, should come into operation to
affecft the next rate, and not the then present one.
The report was adopted.
The Report of the Highways Committee recommended,—
(1) That Mr. Newman's application for permission to put in
pavement lights in front of 83 and 85 Commercial Road,
be acceded to on certain terms.
(2) That no opposition be offered to Mr. Ashbridge's
application to erect shops on the forecourt of 568, Mile
End Road.
(3) That the Committee be authorized from time to time, to
act on behalf of the Vestry, in reference to the carrying
out of the alterations to the bridges at James Street,
Ann Street, West Street and Globe Road, and that the
Surveyor be appointed as Surveyor on behalf of the
Vestry in relation to the matters.
The Report was adopted.
The Report of the Sanitary Committee was adopted
The Report of Dusting and Cleansing Committee recommending—
That E. Rathbone & Son's tender to supply oats at 13s. 10 18 0189d.
per quarter be accepted, and that 100 quarters be
purchased,
was adopted.
The Half Yearly Financial statement of the Guardians,
received.
The Resolution of the Vestry of 5th July, 1876, for obtaining
copies of the weekly returns of births and deaths rescinded,
and notice determining the agreement at the earliest date
diretfted to be served on the Registrars.
Application by Sub-Inspector of Nuisances for an increase of
salary, refered to Joint Committee of Nos. 1 and 3 Committees
for consideration and report.
49 Members present.
Motion for amendment of minutes of previous meeting made,
but lost.
Estimate for a poor rate of 7d. in the pound approved.
Report of Finance Committee recommending—
That application be made to the Metropolitan Board of
Works for their consent to the borrowing of £2,500
for paving works at Grove Road, Sidney Street and
Union Street,
was adopted.
The Seal of the Vestry affixed to the Memorial to the Home
Secretary, on the subjedt of Brothels.
The Report of the Highways Committee recommended—
(1) That consent be given to the application for liberty to
extend vault under the footway, at house on West side
of Burdett Road, at the corner of Bridge Street, upon
terms.
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