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38 6 MAY, 1891.
"In 1860 Mr. Henfrey a former Beadle who from old
"age was unable to do the work of the office was allowed
"£50 per annum, and an additional Beadle appointed to
"carry out the duties.
"I am, Gentlemen,
"Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) "JOHN MILTON.
Moved by Mr. Upton seconded by Mr. Coker and
resolved—That the resignation be accepted.
Moved by Mr. Peacock and seconded by Mr. Richardson
that a Committee consisting of the Overseers and Members
of the Finance Committee, be appointed to confer with the
Guardians of this Hamlet with a view of filling the vacancy,
and report to the Vestry at their next meeting.
Moved by Mr. Lacey seconded by Mr. R. Kemp as an
amendment—That the letters and the matter be referred to
No. 1 Committee with power to confer with the Churchwardens
and Overseers, and if necessary the Guardians for
consideration and report.
The Chairman submitted the amendment to a show of
hands and there were
In favour of the amendment 32 votes.
Against it 6 „
The Chairman declared the amendment carried.
A division was demanded and upon such division there
were
In favour of the amendment—Messrs. Andrews, A. M. Bell,
Bull, Burge, Chidgey, Coker, J. Druitt, Furness, Hasted,
Henley, Hirst, R. Kemp, W. A. Kemp, Lacey, Livermore,
A. Lloyd, Loftus, Lyon, Manchee, Marshall," J. J. Musto,
W. Musto, Nicholls, Ockelford, Padfield, Roberts, Robertson,
Schweitzer, Thatcher, Thomas, Upton, Wood.—32 votes.
Against the amendment— Messrs. Baxter, Blowey, J. Brown,
Browning, Cade, Collett, A. Druitt, Jacobson, Peacock,
Richardson.—10 votes.
Upon the amendment being put as a substantive motion.
An amendment (which was subsequently by leave withdrawn)
was moved by Mr. Coker seconded by Mr. Hirst.
IX. Moved by Mr. Henley seconded by Mr. Hirst and
resolved—That the Vestry at its rising do adjourn until this
day fortnight at 7 p.m.
VIII. (Resumed.) Moved by Mr. J. J. Musto, seconded by Mr.
Peacock—That the debate be adjourned.
The Chairman submitted the motion for adjournment of
the debate and declared it lost.