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13 APRIL, 1892.
The Clerk again submitted the names to a show of hands
and there were
In favour of Mr. Peacock 8 votes.
„ Loftus 9 „
Mr. Churchwarden Loftus then took the Chair.
I. Moved by Mr. Hasted seconded by Mr. Upton and resolved
—That the Minutes be taken as read.
Moved by Mr. Hasted seconded by Mr. A. Lloyd and
resolved—That the Minutes are correctly recorded and be
confirmed.
II. Mr. Richardson asked for the use of the Vestry Hall for the
purpose of a Public Meeting, on Thursday the 28th inst., on
the subject of Equalization of Rates.
Moved by Mr. Hirst seconded by Mr. Upton and resolved—
That the use of the Vestry Hall be granted as requested upon
the usual terms.
III. The Clerk read letter of 9th inst. from Mrs. Leshaw, as
follows:
"5, Alexandra Road, Ley ton.
"April 9th, 1892.
"To the Members of the
"Vestry of Mile End Old Town.
"Gentlemen,
"I feel deeply indebted to you all for your kind
"vote of sympathy and condolence to myself and family
"at the sad death of my late husband, Mr. Leshaw.
"Taking into account the very long service he has
"rendered you, may I beg of you to do something on my
"behalf. I am sorry to have to say it, but I must tell
"you that my late husband has left both myself and four
"children (girls) totally unprovided for; and if you will
"do something to assist me in my very great trial and
"deep trouble, I shall ever be grateful.
"Again thanking you all for your kind sympathies and
"condolences,
"Believe me,
"Yours very faithfully,
(Signed) "A. L. LESHAW."
Moved by Mr. Hirst seconded by Mr. Upton and resolved—
That the letter be referred to No. 1 Committee for consideration
and report.
IV. The Clerk submitted copy of advertisements as inserted by
him in the "Engineer,"Engineering,""Builder,"and "Contract
Journal,"inviting tenders for the supply of a ten ton
Steam Road Roller, and for the purchase of the Vestry's
present Roller.