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the sewer in St. John Street on the 6th July, in consequence of
hot water being let into the sewer from Messrs. Nicholson's
Distillery. An inquest was held, and it appeared that the hot
water was turned into the sewer at certain fixed and well-known
periods, and that the man himself indiscreetly incurred a risk
by entering and remaining in the sewer at the time. A verdict
was given of accidental death, and acquitting the Engineer of
Messrs. Nicholson and Co. of any blame in the matter.
Meetings. —The following is the number of meetings of the
Vestry, and the various Committees held during the year:—
Board 37
Committee of Works, including Sub-committees 86
Sanitary Committee 11
Assessment ,, 27
Finance ,, 15
Parliamentary,, 2
Special „ 5
ROBERT PAGET,
Vestry Clerk.
Vestry Hall, Clerkenwell.
July, 1881.