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the spread of infectious disease, either may be used without
charge. Information as to the mode of proceeding in such a
case may be freely obtained at the Yestry Hall.
OTHER PARISH PROPERTY.
Eleven freehold houses on the east side of Marshall Street
were purchased in the year 1819, for Parochial purposes.
Two of the houses are now absorbed into the Workhouse
premises, and the site of three others has been utilized for
the erection of the Public Baths and Wash-houses. The
remaining six houses are let; four of them on repairing
agreements, and two on monthly tenancies in anticipation of
their being shortly required for purposes of repair. The
rent received for these six houses, together with the sum
receivable from the Westminster Union in respect of that
portion of the Workhouse premises belonging to the Parish
of St. James, is applied in aid of the Poor Rate.
PARISH CHURCH CLOCK.
The Parish Church Clock needing somewhat extensive
repair, the Rector and Churchwardens requested the Vestry
to undertake the same at the cost of the Rates. The Vestry,
however, did not deem it prudent to adopt this course, but on
a subscription being subsequently raised, they contributed
£20 to the fund, considering the maintenance of the clock in
a proper state of repair to be an object of public benefit.
SCAVENGING, DUST REMOVAL, &c.
Upon the receipt of a Report from one of the Inspectors
of the Board of Trade as to the injury caused to the fisheries in