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analysis, to appoint a Public Analyst, and to prosecute vendors of
adulterated articles. Proceedings under these Aets during the
past year are mentioned on page 70.
There has been a growing tendency for some years to include in
the local rates various sums for Metropolitan purposes over the
expenditure of which local authorities do not possess the slightest
control. Thus, since the establishment of the Metropolitan Board
of Works in 1855, the Vestry have at different times been
required by Parliament to provide funds for—(a) Main drainage ;
(b) Fire Brigade; (c) Elementary Education; (d) Thames Bridges—
purchase, maintenance, and rebuilding; (e) Artizans' Dwellings,
and other purposes. A statement of moneys raised with the
parochial rates for Metropolitan purposes is given on page 34.
STANDING ORDERS.
Operative Resolutions in the nature of Standing Orders have
been passed during the year as follows:—
4th April, 1883.—That the payment for overtime in the Works
Department be discontinued (W. 7, p. 286).
2nd May, 1883.—That the Foreman be instructed to inspect the
sweeping machines every morning before the same are put to
work.—(W. 7, p. 301).
10th May, 1883.—That the driver of the horse-broom be paid overtime
when engaged in washing the wood pavement at night
(V. 13, p. 443).
10th May, 1883.—That, it appearing some of the men employed by
the Vestry have undertaken Contracts on their own account, the
servants of the Yestry be required forthwith to discontinue such
a practice (V. 13, p. 443).
29th June, 1883.—That orders for disinfectants and all such goods
be given by the Yestry Clerk, upon the written requisitions of
the head of the Department for which the same are required
(S. 2, p. 81).
12th June, 1883.—That balances from cheques for wages be repaid to
the Treasurer before each ordinary meeting of the Finance
Committee (F. 5, p. 266).
27th June, 1883.—That the time made by each workman in the
service of the Vestry be specified in hours (W. 7, p. 322).
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