name was on the agenda, he thought it best for him to appear. The Town Clerk had received all the plans and documents some months ago, except one section which had been sent in that morning, he having unexpectedly found it that morning in his office, and he not previously knowing it was there. He was not aware of having anything now in connection with the waterworks, nor was there any bill outstanding. “Why then is this notice on the Agenda?” The Clerk did not know, unless it was for the section of the plan delivered that morning. There seemed to be a strange feeling in certain quarters against Mr. Putland.
The Tackleway. The Surveyor’s estimate for widening and otherwise improving the Tackleway (with Lady Waldegrave’s consent) was £260 for the retaining wall and water channel, and £120 for the footway and kerb. Mr. Eldridge at first wanted £150 for the Crown Lane, but had consented to take Mr. Inskipp’s valuation of £75.
Western Water Supply. Coun. Ross said, something ought to be done to find sufficient water for the district between Hastings and St. Leonards. There was now a long and handsome range of buildings which would, ere long, be occupied by good families, and if they were to find the water bad or short, it would be discreditable. It was quite a farce to dignify Mr. Clark’s reservoirs by the name of Waterworks. Coun. Deudney said that although it was a delicate matter for him to touch upon, he felt that the property in that district must suffer unless some decisive steps were immediately taken. Mr. Eversfield had given him full power to state that whatever obstacles Mr Clark might place in the way, permission would be given to the Local Board to take such steps as they thought proper. He (Mr. D.) also gave similar permission (Hear, hear!). The Treasurer reported that the new waterworks had cost £2499 10s., of which sum £386 had been paid by the late Commissioners. Coun. Ross was of opinion that the said waterworks were a credit to the town and to the late surveyor (Mr. Putland) who carried them out; also that they ought to congratulate the three eastern parishes on being so well supplied.
Drawback Tickets. Coun. Ginner said it would be a more convenient system for the coal-merchants and a saving to the borough if an agreement were made with the St. Leonards Commissioners to combine with Hastings in collection of the coal duties; and he had been told that the Commissioners were likely to agree to any fair proposals. Most of the coals entering St. Leonards were landed in the Hastings district. Although the Commissioners let their coal duties, they would let them at a higher rate, if provision were made against smuggling, &c. Subject referred to the Finance Committee.
Classification and naming of Houses. Owing to the confusion of names on the different blocks of houses between Hastings (proper) and St. Leonards (proper), Coun. Deudney said he had seen Mr. Eversfield and several -
