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annually, but are recoverable by four quarterly instalments.
For the convenience of Parishioners, however, it has become
the practice to collect the rates in two half-yearly sums.
In view of the increasing demands by Central Authorities
over whose expenditure the Vestry does not possess
any control, although for economy in collection the funds
are raised with the local rates, the following statement
will be of interest to ratepayers:—
Under control of Local
Authority.
Poor Rate—
£
s.
d.
Expended by Guardians
of the Poor
in relief, &c.
*23,638
11
7
Precept of Commissioners
of St.
James's Public
Paths and Washhouses
1,576
13
0
Registration of
voters, Printing,
Cost of Collection,
Brothel Prosecutions,Preparation
of Voters' Lists,
&c.
947
13
3
Vestry Rates—
Paving, Scavengering,
Street Lighting,Street
Cleansing.
Local Sewers,
&c., and Administration
Expenses
27,004
15
3
£53,167
13
1
paupers
After deducting Treasury Grant in respect of Lunatics, Ac., maintenance of
from other Unions, and receipts from miscellaneous sources (see page 171).
Total amount expended, £175,779 18s. 11d.
Not under control of Local
Authority.
£
s.
d.
Poor Rate—
Metropolitan Asylums
District
11,450
0
0
Central London Sick
Asylum
4,015
0
0
Metropolitan Common
Poor Fund
11,609
0
0
Police
15,522
14
2
County and Lunatic
Asylums Rate
48,191
6
2
Vestry Rates—
Expenses of School
Board
31,824
5
6
£122,612
5
10