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9 NOVEMBER, 1892. 223
of 14th October last, on the subject of Immigration of Pauper
Aliens, the latter inviting the Vestry to appoint delegates to
attend a Conference at Westminster on the subject.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith seconded by Mr. Coker and
resolved—That delegates be appointed.
Resolved—That Messrs. Loftus, Coker, W.J.Cook, C. Howe,
T. J. Smith, and F. T. Wood, be so appointed to attend the
Conference on behalf of this Vestry.
XIII. The Clerk read letters of October 15th, ult., and
November 3rd, inst., from the Vestry of St. George-theMartyr,
Southwark, inviting two delegates to a Conference to
be held at that Vestry on the subject of the present Poor Law
System.
Moved by Mr. A. Lloyd seconded by Mr. E. Kemp and
resolved—That delegates be sent.
Resolved—That Messrs. Furness and Cushen be appointed
to attend the Conference on behalf of this Vestry.
XIV. The Clerk read letter of the 9th August from the North
Metropolitan Railway and Canal Company (late Regent's
Canal Company), 011 the subject of the Parapet of Gunmaker's
Arms' Bridge.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith seconded by Mr. Peacock and
resolved—That it be referred to the No. 2 Committee for
consideration and report.
XV. The Clerk submitted letters from the Vestries of Bermondsey
and Camberwell, of the 8th October and 5th August, respectively,
on the subject of Pensions, &c., to Vestries' workmen.
Resolved—That they be referred to No. 1 Committee.
XVI. The Clerk read letter of the 19th October, ult., from Mr.
Cole, Secretary of the National Municipal and Incorporated
Vestry Employees' Labour Union, requesting the Vestry to pay
the Dustmen the same amount of wages as carmen, viz.: at
rate of 5/- per day or 30/- per week.
Moved by Mr. Steadman seconded by Mr. Booth and resolved
—That it be referred to No. 4 Committee (Dusting and
Cleansing Committee) for consideration and report.
XVII. Mr. J. J. Musto, pursuant to notice, moved and it was
seconded by Mr. Steadman and resolved—I hat a Return be
made of the wages paid three years ago to all employees ol
the Vestry, and the amount the Vestry pay at the present
time.
XVIII. Mr. Steadman stated that a Deputation of inhabitants of
this Hamlet out of work were in attendance and desired to
address the Vestry with regard to employment.
Resolved—That the Deputation be received.