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determined upon petitioning Parliament on similar lines to
those laid down by the Vestry.
The number of motions of which notice had
Motions after
Notice. been given during the year was 21. In the previous
year there were 13. Below are given the several
motions arranged in order of date, with the manner in
which they were dealt with indicated in each case.
27th March, 1889. By Mr. W. M. Scudamore—
"That with reference to the letter of Sir Walter de Souza (dated
9th March), the Vestry regret the action he has taken in the
matter, and express their opinion that he should not allow his
personal feelings to interfere with the discharge of his public
duty; and they trust that he will work in harmony with the
sitting Member on all local and public questions affecting the
interests of the United Parish."
The Vestry 'proceeded to the next business.
10th April, 1889. By Mr. W. M. Scudamore—
To call attention to communications recently received from Sir
W. de Souza, L.C.C., and to move a resolution, or resolutions,
if necessary."
In the absence of the mover, allowed to lapse.
10th April, 1889. By Mr. S. H. Cohen—
"That the attention of the London County Council be called to the
insufficient capacity of the main line sewers in this parish,
whereby frequent floodings of basements and losses to the
ratepayers are occasioned; and that the Council be asked to
devise a remedy for the same, by the provision of additional
pumping stations or otherwise, at the earliest possible
opportunity."
Referred to Works Committee, and subsequently acted upon.
See page 40.
10th May, 1889. By Mr. F. Lambert—
"That the solicitor take steps to obtain the discontinuance of the
obstruction of the carriageway of Grosvenor Road, by Holy
Trinity Church, by the coffee stall and fixed shelter now standing
thereon, and to renew such proceedings as may be necessary
in the event of the stall being placed elsewhere upon the
public highways of this parish without the consent of the
the Vestry previously obtained."
Lost.
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