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ence to the foul state of the Thames, which it was alleged
is due to the Metropolitan main drainage outfalls, and the
urgent necessity of steps being taken for purifying the
river at the earliest possible date.
The Vestry recognise the importance of the subject, but
as the question is one of some magnitude, involving the
disposal of the sewage of London, and was, at the time,
receiving the consideration of the Council, they did not
think that any useful purpose would be served by pressing
the matter at the moment, and the Woolwich Local Board
were informed accordingly.
CAB RADIUS.
The Vestry have supported the representations of the
Vestry of Hammersmith to the Home Secretary in favour
of the extension, by at least a mile, of the existing cab
radius of four miles from Charing Cross. Since this radius
was decided upon, nursery grounds and market gardens,,
both within and without the radius, have given place to
streets of houses, and the distinction which was then
justified has ceased to be necessary for the protection of
cabmen against an unremunerative return journey from
the suburbs, at least during the day time.
DEATH OF THE RIGHT HON. W. H. SMITH, M.P.
The announcement of the death of the distinguished
representative of the Borough of Strand in Parliament
was received with deep regret by the Vestry, many of the
members having become personally acquainted with him
during his long connection with public affairs in the