Buntingford Board of Guardians
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room yesterday (Thursday).
Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mr F.B. Cannon (Vice Chairman), the Rev. L.W. Wright, Captain H.H. Williams, Messrs. A.W. Page, T.J. Stick, W.J. May, A.J. Hayes, W.H. Kittow, H.C. Marshall, C. Fraser, G.C. Wilson and H.E. Dudley, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), and the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin).
Master's Report
The Master reported as follows:
Number of inmates - men 15, women 13, children 2. Total 31. Corresponding period last year - 35.
During the month one inmate has died and one has been discharged.
The number of tramps admitted during the month is 94, against 13 for the corresponding period last year.
Gifts
The following gifts have been received and were much appreciated: Miss E. Porter, books; Mrs T. Law, books; Mrs Greg, rhubard; Miss Lushingtons, balls for children and cake for tea on Thursday evening.
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The Chairman said the Board was very grateful to the donors of the gifts.
The Board discussed the matter regarding the increase in tramps. It was stated that the Surveyor had a scheme for finding more accommodation, and it was resolved that the matter be left to the House Committee for action.
The Chairman stated that in view of the large increase he thought the matter of additional accommodation was of an urgent nature.
Tenders
The following tenders were received by the Board, and accepted:
Shaving - C. Miles
Groceries and Oilmen's Goods - Forrest Stores.
Milk (1/- gallon) - C. Smith.
Coffins - G. Saggers.
Meat - Clark (Ware).
Bread and flour - C.S. Coates.
Assessment Committee
The following were appointed to serve on the Assessment Committee under the new Rating and Valuation Act: Captain H.H. Williams and Mr F.B. Cannon.
Audit
The Clerk reported that the annual audit would be held on July 4th.
County Rate
The Clerk stated that the precept for the County Rate amounted to £2942 3s. 1d.
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