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Resolved-(Mr. F.T. Talbot: Mr. Besaley)—That the Vestry enter into the Bond
as required, and that the Common Seal of the Vestry be affixed thereto. subject to Sufferance
privileges being granted lor Wood in addition to Stone and Iron.
On 15th December. 1996, the Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Secretary of Her
Majesty's Commissioners of Customs stating that upon the completion of the Wharf
premises, Rotherhithe Street, the Board would be prepared to approve the same for
Sufferance privilege for the landing of Iron, Stone and Wood.
Paving, etc.
On 15th December, 1996. the Vestry Resolved—That the Surveyor be authorised to
have rubbing piles, made of English oak 12 inches wide by 2½ inches thick, or 3 inches if
necessary, fixed to the fender piles along the river front, to have blocks fitted to the shoots,
and to pave in front of the shoots for a width of about 12 feel with granite setts, and execute
the remainder of the paving work at the Depot as soon as the same is ready for the work.
Moorings.
On 15th December, 1896, the Vestry ResoLved—That extra moorings be constructed al
the Wharf where practicable, consisting of rings with short lengths of chain.
Dust Destruutors.
It will be remembered that a Sub-Committee consisting of the undermentioned
genetlmen:-
Mr. Vice -Chairman Bisley, Mr. Stuart,
,, F. T. Talbot, ,, Kimber.
,, Moss, ,, Veleey,
and the Surveyor
was appointed to inspect recently erected Dust Destructors in the Metropolis and Provices,
and to report thereon to the Vestry to enable the Utter to decide upon the best and most
approved pattern,