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25 NOVEMBER, 1891.
XI. The Clerk read letter of 16th September last, from the
Secretary of the East London Working Men's Electoral Committee,
on the subject of granting Saturday half day holiday
to the workmen employed by the Vestry.
Moved by Mr. Richardson seconded and resolved—That
the letter be submitted to each of the Working Committees,
for consideration and report.
XII. The Clerk read petition from the dustmen, slopmen,
sweepers, filler-in men, furnace men, and sifters, on the subject
of increase of wages and other matters.
Moved by Mr. Richardson and seconded by M. R. Kemp—
That it be referred to the Dusting and Cleansing Committee
for consideration and report.
Moved by Mr. Steadman seconded by Mr. Chidgey as an
amendment— That the Petition be referred to a Special Committee
consisting of twelve members of this Vestry for consideration
and report.
Mr. Richardson by consent withdrew his motion in favour
of the amendment.
The following members were nominated and a vote taken
for each member, when there appeared
In favour of Mr. Brown 13 votes,
„ Furness 17 „
„ Richardson 11 „
„ Chidgey 18 „
„ Andrews 24 „
„ Browning 9 „
„ Mardorf 20 „
„ Catmur 16 „
„ R. Kemp 22 „
„ Steadman 17 „
„ Peacock 20 „
„ Martin 22 „
„ Hirst 26 „
„ Upton 23 „
The Chairman declared Messrs. Brown, Furness, Chidgey,
Andrews, Mardorf, Catmur, R. Kemp, Steadman, Peacock,
Martin, Hirst, and Upton elected.
Clerk read letter of the 2nd inst. from Mr. H.
lompson, Deputy Returning Officer, asking for the use of
the Vestry Hall for a Polling Station, for the Election of the
School Board for London.