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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1864
Page
13
A city committee gained authority to direct enforcement against un admitted brokers to ensure compliance with the Act of Parliament. Alderman Rose M P supported continuing court supervision, arguing it benefits public safety and fair dealing by exposing those who evade the law. The resolution was approved.
The Court of Common Council at Guildhall discussed insuring corporate property against fire. Mr. Chaplin urged review of coverage for Guildhall Mansion House and other assets, while Deputy Bone argued against changing the corporation’s self insurance, suggesting referral to the City Lands Committee for consideration.
The annual meeting of the Early Closing Association chaired by Colonel M Murdo celebrates progress in London with 900 young men gaining a half holiday in the last year and 300 in two type foundries. The audience hears of growing firm adherence, a rise in seven o'clock closures, and links to the Volunteer movement. The chairman cites social duty, remarks on reducing overwork, and notes a two hundred voice choir.
The gathering praised the moderation of agitation and credited the association with guiding the effort. Rev J B Owen and Rev Baldwin Brown backed early closing, as did Captain Jay and J J Knight. George Williams moved thanks and offered to work with firms to close at two on Saturdays. Choruses by 200 amateur voices closed the meeting with acclamation.
The 1864 order cancels the 1862 rule requiring Walter William Aldridge to prepare file and prosecute petitions in forma pauperis and adjudications against prison debtors. From now on he may act only in bankruptcies where no creditor's assignee has been chosen.
Dec 8 1864 report from W Miller Chief Cashier notes a balance of £37 478 158 and compares it with the prior week, detailing the changes observed in the funding and cash position.
The notice states the Weekly Cronicue is published every Saturday from the Publishing office at 282 Strand London and offers home delivery options for subscribers leaving the city. It invites communications on Assurance Banking Mining and Public Companies addressed to the Editor at the same address.
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