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matter from slaughter-houses, and which provides that suitable covered galvanized
iron receptacles shall be used for the reception of the refuse matter, and that such
receptacles shall be kept closed and removed in such a manner as not to cause a
nuisance, either at the premises or in the public streets; and if your Vestry or
Board concur in this view, I am to ask that they will support this Vestry's
representations to the London County Council on the subject.
I am, dear Sir,
Yours faithfully,
WM. CHAMBERS LEETE,
J. J. Stokes, Esq. Vestry Clerk.
Resolved—That this Vestry support the Vestry of Kensington in the action taken by
them.
Temporary Shelter.
As stated in the last Report, the Vestry resolved to purchase No. 15, Cathay Street, for
the purpose of adapting the same as a temporary Shelter for the accommodation of
members of any family in which any dangerous infectious disease has appeared, who have
been compelled to leave their dwelling for the purpose of enabling such dwelling to be
disinfected by the Sanitary authority.
On 2nd April, 1895, a deputation attended before the Vestry and handed in a
memorial signed by residents, protesting against the purchase by the Vestry of No. 15,
Cathay Street, for the purposes of a temporary Shelter, when considerable discussion took
place, and Mr. Stuart moved, and Mr. Foster seconded, that the memorial be referred to
the General Purposes and Works Committee for consideration and report.
The motion was lost and no further action taken.
On 21st May, 1895, the Vestry instructed the Surveyor to prepare a specification
of the works lequired to put the house into thorough repair and an estimate of the cost
thereof, and in view of the at present insanitary condition of the premises, instructed the
Clerk to give the tenant notice to quit.