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leicester square.
The condition of the enclosure in this square has
???ong been a source of complaint, owing to the neglected
???tate of it, and the nuisances occasioned thereby, and
???lso owing to the erections and encroachment thereon
???hich were permitted in 1851 by Messrs. Tulk, the
???reeholdcrs, and have since been continued to the great
???nnoyance of the inhabitants of the square and neigh???ourhood.
Lord Redesdale has, in consequence, introduced
???nto the House of Lords a Bill entitled the "Gardens
???n Towns Protection Bill," in order to remedy the evils
complained of, by getting power to take down erections,
and to preserve and maintain enclosures in squares as
gardens or pleasure grounds for ever.
The Vestry learn that Mr. Tulk has, on behalf of
himself and other members of his family, petitioned
against the Bill, and therefore the Vestry have considered
the subject of sufficient importance to require
them to petition the House of Lords for permission to
be heard by their Counsel in support of the Bill, and
against the claim of the Tulk family to treat the enclosure
as their own freehold.
A petition has been accordingly presented, and will
be supported by counsel.
conclusion.
There are no other matters connected with the
Parish requiring particular notice at the present time.
J. DANGERFIELD,
Vestry Clerk.
Vestry Hall,
July 1862.