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April 11th. at, Members present.
Contract with Messrs. Powell & Co. for Stationery sealed.
The report of the Finance Committee recommended that the
Local Government (England and Wales) Bill should be considered
in a Committee of the whole Board.
The report was adopted.
The Order of the Vestry under the Artizans and Laborers
Dwellings' Act, 1868, Re 48, Duckett Street, was considered and
it being reported that the works had been carried out, it was
resolved that no further proceedings be taken.
The further consideration of the reports under the same act,
with regard to houses in Philpot Street, was adjourned for four
weeks as the works ordered were in progress.
The report of the Highways Committee recommended—
(1) That in case the owner of Nos. 40 and 42, Wellesley
Street made default in repairing the Vaults under that
street pursuant to notice, the Vestry's Surveyor should
repair the same, and charge the expenses of so doing
against the owner.
(2) That the Vestry make a pitched entrance to 226, Mile
End Road, upon the applicant thereof first paying the
estimated cost.
(3) That £10 be paid to Mrs. Rich without prejudice, and
in discharge of her claim for alleged injuries.
(4) That shrubs be provided for the Recreation Grounds,
Stepney Green and Trafalgar Square.
(5) That the carriage way of George Place be paved with
old pitching.
The report was adopted.
The report of the Sanitary Committee—
(1) Stated that the summons against a person for adulterating
milk 10 per cent, was heard on 28th ult. and the
person convicted and fined 20s. and costs.
(2) Recommended that proceedings be taken against
another person for adulterating milk 12 per cent.
The report was adopted.
The following matters were referred to the Sanitary Committee
for consideration and report—
(1) Urinal at "King Harry" P.H., Grafton Street.
(2) Do. "Maid and Magpie" P.H., Oxford Street.
(3) Water Supply to closets in houses in Trafalgar Square.
The report of the Dusting and Cleansing Committee recommending
the acceptance of Messrs. Rathbone and Son's tender
to supply 100 quarters of oats at 14s. per quarter was adopted.
The 25th April was fixed for the appointment of the Assessment
Committee.
The 28th day of May was appointed for the Elections of
Vestrymen and Auditors, and the places for the holding of the
Elections fixed.
Messrs. Peacock, Lyon, Roberts, Henley, Brown and Cushen
were appointed delegates to attend a conference at the