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26 OCTOBER, 1892. 193
proper covenant to remove same when called upon by the
Vestry, and that the work be carried out in such a way as will
not interfere with any sewer gully, man-hole, or side entrance
belonging to the Vestry, and be done to the satisfaction of your
Surveyor.
That your Committee resolved to recommend—
(2) That the curb on the south west side of Nicholas Street be
put on edge, the footway widened one foot, and paving relaid
at an estimated cost of £81.
(3) That the remaining unpaved portion of the carriageway
Eaton Place, Ely Terrace, be paved with Tees Scoriæ Blocks
at an estimated cost of £35.
(4) That your Committee considered a letter of the 27th
September last, from M. S. Sayer, of 68, St. Stephen's Road,
Bow, stating that the writer had met with an accident by
falling when crossing Devonshire Street from alleged defective
state of the curb, and will hold the Vestry responsible for any
expense put to, and redress for injury sustained.
Your Committee resolved to recommend—That the Vestry
deny any liability in the matter.
(5) That your Committee have considered the reference of your
Board as to the better lighting of Beaumont Square, and come
to the opinion that such Square is sufficiently lighted.
rowland hirst.
Signed Jabez druitt.
jas. andrews.
Moved by Mr. J. Druitt seconded by Mr. Andrews and
resolved—That the Report be received.
application of messrs. mann and co.
Moved by Mr. J. Druitt seconded by Mr. Andrews—That
that part of the Report be adopted.
Moved by Mr. Catmur and seconded by Mr. Cushen as an
amendment—That the matter be referred back to the Committee
for further consideration and report.
After a lengthy discussion, the amendment was submitted
to a show of hands and there were
In favour 17 votes.
Against 6 „
The Chairman declared it carried, and then submitted it as
a substantive motion and declared it carried.
curb and footway, nicholas street.
Moved by Mr. J. Druitt seconded by Mr. Andrews —1 hat
that part of the Report be adopted.