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St James's 1893

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

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Mr. Biggs, also another most respected member of the
Vestry, had been a member since 1886, and after Mr.
Dixey's death, was appointed Chairman of the Finance
Committe, a position which he occupied until the time of
his decease.
Mr. Moore was appointed a member of the Vestry in
1801, but he did not take a very active part in the administration
of the affairs of the Parish.
A list of the Vestrymen and Auditors of Accounts will
be found on pages 7 and 8.
VESTRY AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
The following is the number of meetings held during the
year
Vestry Meetings
25
Finance and House Committee
22
Sanitary, Parliamentary Bills, and General
Purposes Committee
21
Works and Improvements Committee
21
Lighting Committee
8
St. James's Dwellings Committee
12
Valuation Committee
8
Special and Sub-Committees
9
Total
126
The Vestry usually meet on alternate Thursday mornings
but a special meeting may be convened at any time upon
the requisition of five members, and some of the ordinary
meetings are suspended at vacation times. Five Standing
Committees are appointed annually, in accordance with the