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St James's 1886

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]

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in the Parish a comparatively short time, he had gained the
esteem of the congregation worshipping at the Parish Church,
and gave evidence of more than average ability.
The vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Dutton had not
been filled up at Lady Day.
CLERK IN ORDERS.
A vacancy has occurred in this office, by the recent preferment
of the Rev. Willis F. A. Lambert, M.A., to whose
services the Rector bears warm testimony.
OFFICERS OF THE VESTRY.
No change has occurred in the Official staff during the year,
except the appointment of Mr. Lufkins as foreman of
sweepers, in the place of Mr. Lewis, resigned.
The salary of Mr. Munsey, first assistant clerk, has been
increased from £120 to £135, and with that exception the
salaries remain unaltered.
A list of the officers of the Vestry, and their respective
salaries, is given on page 108.
FINANCIAL.
It will be seen on reference to the accounts given on page
102, that the year commenced with a balance in the Treasurer's
hands amounting to £13,578 4s. 8d. The sum of £82,416 9s.5d.
was received during the twelve months, and the expenditure
for the same period reached a total of £82,415 13s.8d.,leaving
a balance of £13,579, 0s. 5d. on the 25th March, 1887.