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to prevent the water companies increasing their charges for water, which are based on
annual value, by adopting the increased values contained in the Valuation List recently
deposited, and expressing the hope that this Vestry would take similar action in their
district.
Resolved That this Vestry support the resolution passed by the Vestry of St. George's.
Hanover Square, and send a similar communication to Mr. Macdona, M.P.
On 21st January, 1896, the Vestry had before them a letter from the Vestry Clerk of
Paddington, with copy resolution passed by that Vestry, viz.:—
"That it be an instruction to the Representatives of this Vestry on the London Water
Supply Conference, to press for such legislation as will throw upon the Water
Companies the responsibility for the maintenance of the communicating pipe from
the Company's main to the screw-down valve or tap on the Occupier's premises,
instead of on the Occupier as at present."
Resolved—That this Vestry support the action taken by the Vestry of Paddington.
Water Troughs.
On the 8th May, 1895, the following letter was received from the London Master
Carmen and Cartage Contractors' Association relative to the use of water troughs:
LONDON MASTER CARMEN AND CARTAGE CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION.
79, Wool Exchange, Coleman Street,
London, E.C.,
May 7th, 1895.
Dear Sir,
I am directed by my Association to approach your Board with a view of obtaining
their co-operation in the closing of the public water troughs under their control, and
the erection of standpipes in their stead. My Association have long been of opinion
that the public water troughs are a constant source of spreading infection of glanders
and farcy among horses—in which opinion they have the support of nearly every
veterinary surgeon of reputation.