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"That the Vestry also desire to take this opportunity of bearing
testimony to the zealous interest Mr. White has taken in the
welfare of the parishes, and to the assiduous and successful
manner in which, for upwards of thirty years, he has filled
numerous and responsible offices in the parochial administration."
Carried unanimously.
27th February, 1889. By Mr. C. Stone—
"That the Medical Officer of Health visit the houses, Nos. 41 to
51, York Street, with a view to reporting thereon under the
Artizans' Dwellings Acts.
Carried as amended,
6th March, 1889. By Mi-. B. F. C. Costelloe—
"That in the opinion of this Vestry an extension of the Embankment
from the Victoria Tower Gardens to Millbank is
urgently needed as a great public improvement; and that it
be referred to the Parliamentary Committee to prepare for
the consideration of the Vestry a memorial praying that the
London County Council will seek Parliamentary powers to
carry out the same, the Committee to have authority to
report as to any steps which may be deemed desirable in the
interest of the scheme."
Allowed to lapse.
13th March, 1889. By Mr. C. C. Piper—
" That in opinion of this Vestry, York Street should be
??? throughout its entire length as a Metropolitan Im???ment;
and that it be referred to the Works Committee
???prepare a plan, and to make representations in due course
the London County Council with a view to the Council
taking up the improvement, and obtaining the necessary
powers to carry it out."
Withdrawn.
Contracts.
In conformity with the provisions of the
192nd Section of the Metropolis Local Management
Act, a statement of all contracts entered into and in
force during the year was prepared and submitted to the
Auditors at their investigation of the Vestry's accounts. A
copy of this statement is incorporated with this report as
an Appendix (No. 12), for the information of the ratepayers.
Baths and
Wash-houses.
The public Baths and Wash-houses in Great
Smith Street are managed by a Board of Commissioners
who are invested with statutory powers for that