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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12th July, 1883.—That a time-book be provided for signature by the
Stoneyard Clerk and men employed or assembling at the Stoneyard
(W. 7, p. 330).
20th December, 1883.—That the foreman be instructed to specially
report to the Surveyor all apparent breaches of the Contract for
Slopping and Street Watering, with a view to the same being
investigated, and, if necessary, reported to the Vestry, in order
that the stipulated fines may be enforced if deemed expedient
(V. 14, p. 99).
20th December, 1883.—That all orders given to the Contractors and
reports made to the Committees and Chief Officers be in writing
(V. 14, p. 100).
21st February, 1884.—That with a view to the more easy recovery of
rates assessed upon premises, the names of sub-tenants be inserted
in the rate-book in future where necessary (F. 6, p. 7).
28th February, 1884.—That each Inspector of Nuisances be provided
with a set of keys for the mortuary, and held responsible for all
business relating to the mortuary which may arise in his district
(V. 14, p. 164).
19th March, 1884.—That it be an instruction to the Surveyor to see
that the horse-brooms are thoroughly over-hauled and properlyoiled
once a week (W. 8, p. 115).
A complete list of operative resolutions now in force has been
prepared.
THE ELECTION OF VESTRYMEN AND AUDITORS
OF ACCOUNTS
was held on Monday, the 28th day of May, the places appointed
for the purpose being—Pall Mall Ward, Willis's Rooms, Kingp
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, and taking a poll in Great Marlborough
Ward, amounted to £10 18s. 6d., and an order for payment
of this sum from the Poor Rate was accordingly made by the
Vestry in accordance with the Statute.
Compared with former years increased interest was exhibited at
the election in each Ward, although a very large proportion of