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to attend several deputations and conferences called for the
discussion of different questions affecting the general wellbeing
of the Metropolis, particularly with reference to the
question of communications across the Thames East of London
Bridge.
HOUSES LET IX LODGINGS AND OCCUPIED
BY MORE THAN ONE FAMILY.
The Regulations adopted by the Board under the provisions
of the 35th section of the Sanitary Act, 18G6, are
printed in a separate form, and can be obtained at the
Board's Offices. The same apply to all houses let in lodgings,
with the following exceptions: —
(a) Where for the purpose of any rate for the relief of the poor
the rateable value of the house exceeds £30, and the rent
or charge payable by each lodger, and exclusive of any
charge for the use by such lodger of any furniture, shall
be such that the amount accruing due in any term shall
be at the rate or in the proportion of not less than Gs.
per week:
(b) Where for the purpose of any rate for the relief of the poor
the rateable value of the house exceeds £30, and the rent
or charge payable by each lodger, and exclusive of any
charge for the use by such lodger of any furniture, shall
be such that the amount accruing due in any term shall
be at the rate or in the proportion of not less than 7s. 6d.
per week.
RECREATION GROUNDS, LEWISHAM AND
PENGE.
The Board have under their consideration a proposal for
acquiring a Recreation Ground for the inhabitants of Lewisham.
Sites have been suggested for the purpose, and at the
close of the year, 25th March, the subject stood referred to the
Works and General Purposes Committee, the Board having
referred it to that Committee to consider the advisability of
securing the sites known as the Ravensbourne site and the