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St James's 1891

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

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The practice of appointing married couples as attendants
did not prove so satisfactory as was anticipated, and
separate appointments of the male and female attendants
have accordingly been made.
A statement of the receipts and working expenses of the
conveniences will be found in the Accounts commencing on
page 164.
URINALS.
The following is a list of public urinals (in addition to the
Piccadilly conveniences above referred to) erected and maintained
by the Vestry:—
Situation.
No. of Compartments.
Situation.
No. of Compartments.
Bridle Lane
3
King's Arms Yard
3
Broad Street
9
Mason's Yard
3
Coach and Horses Yard
4
Ramilies Street
4
Cork Street Mews
3
Vine Street
7
Ham Yard
3
Wells Street
5
The cost of maintaining the Urinals during the year is as
follows:—
£ s. d.
Water for flushing 76 13 6
Wages for cleansing 62 8 0
£139 1 6
CAB RANKS.
The following is a list of the Cab Ranks in this Parish
authorised by the Commissioner of Police:—
95