Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]
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THE ELECTION OF VESTRYMEN AND AUDITORS
OF ACCOUNTS
Was held on Monday, the 22nd day of May, the places appointed
for the purpose being—Pall Mall Ward, Willis's Rooms, King
Street; Church Ward, Vestry Hall, Piccadilly; Golden Square
Ward, National School House, Marshall Street ; and Great
Marlborough Ward, Board Room, Poland Street.
The total expense of conducting the election, including the hire
of rooms, publication of notices, &c., amounted to £8 17s. 0d., and
an order for payment of this sum from the Poor Rate was accordingly
made by the Vestry in accordance with the Statute.
It is a matter of great regret to the Vestry that so few of the
Parishioners attend at the Annual Election of Vestrymen and
Auditors of Accounts, of which due notice is publicly given. A
list of the Vestrymen will be found on pages 7 and 8.
CHURCHWARDENS
Were elected on the 13th day of April, when the choice of the
Vestry fell upon Mr. Frederick Crane, of 55, Regent Street, and
Mr. William Cox, of 57, Pall Mall.
SIDESMEN
Were elected by the Vestry on the 13th day of April, the undermentioned
gentlemen being selected to fill the office:—
Mr. William Westley, 24, Regent Street.
Mr. James Thomas Robertson, 7, St. James's Street.
Mr. Samuel Morle, 102, Jermyn Street.
Mr. Robert Gurney Barclay, 69, Pall Mall.
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
Eight parishioners were nominated by the Vestry on the 13th of
April, 1882, to serve as Overseers of the Poor. The gentlemen