Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hamlet of Mile End Old Town]
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8 JANUARY, 1890.
In favor 9 votes
Against 10 „
The Chairman declared it lost.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Lloyd as a further
amendment— That the cheque recommended be not drawn
to-night, but that Messrs. Crow be asked to attend the next
meeting of the Vestry.
The Chairman submitted the amendment to a show of hands
and there appeared
In favor 4 votes.
Against 20 „
The Chairman declared the amendment lost.
The original motion was then put and declared carried and
it was resolved accordingly.
Moved by Mr. J. J. Musto seconded by Mr. Baxter and resolved—
That Messrs. Crow be requested to attend the next
meeting of the Vestry, and offer explanations as to the
payment of the balance.
The remainder of the accounts recommended for payment
were then submitted and on the motion of Mr. Henley
seconded by Mr. Hasted, cheques for the same were ordered
to be drawn and paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Moved by Mr. Henley seconded by Mr. Hasted and
resolved— That that part of the Report be adopted and it
was resolved accordingly.
DEPOSITS.
Moved by Mr. Henley seconded by Mr. Hasted— That
that part of the Report be adopted.
The motion was submitted to a show of hands and the
Chairman declared it carried and it was resolved accordingly.
III. The Clerk submitted estimate for the Poor Rate made by
the Churchwardens and Overseers for the quarter ending
Lady-day next.
Moved by Mr. Furness seconded by Mr. Thomas and
resolved— That a rate of 8d. in the £ be approved.
IV. A discussion having taken place on the subject of the
expenses incurred for the suppression of brothels, it was—
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Henley and
resolved— That the question be referred to a special Committee
consisting of Nos. 1 and 3 Committees for consideration and
report, and that the Committee have power to invite the
attendance of the Churchwardens and Overseers and to
correspond with other Vestries and District Boards on the
matter.
V. Moved by Mr. Furness seconded by Mr. Thomas and