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DISORDERLY HOUSES.
Several complaints have formed the subject of investigation,
and in many instances a preliminary notice from the
Vestry Clerk has proved effectual in ridding premises of
tenants who used their houses or rooms for an improper
purpose.
Only one prosecution has been undertaken during the
year; in this case, fines amounting in all to £22 were
inflicted, with £5 5s. costs.
The Vestry are glad to acknowledge the assistance afforded
by the Police in taking observation of suspected or alleged
brothels. It remains to be seen, however, whether the new
system of Police observation by constables on the beat will be as
effectual in some cases as the former practice of appointing
plain clothes men for the special duty.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN.
There is but one Drinking Fountain in the Parish, that in
the Churchyard Wall in Piccadilly. This Fountain was
erected, and is maintained, without cost to the Vestry.
CONVENIENCES, PICCADILLY CIRCUS.
The Vestry invited five selected firms of Sanitary Engineers
to submit designs and estimates for the construction of Public
Conveniences for both sexes under the smaller of the two
paved spaces at Piccadilly Circus, the condition of competition
being that in lieu of offering any premium, the
Vestry undertook to give the contract for the work to the firm
whose design and estimate might be approved. All five firms
responded to the invitation, and the design of Messrs. Finch
and Co., of 82, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, most nearly
meeting the requirements of the Vestry was accepted, sub ject
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