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formation of School-boards). Others (e.g., as to fire engines)
are already exercised by the London County Council. But
there are also many powers given to Parish Councils by this
Statute Which, if conferred on District Boards, would largely
extend their functions. Amongst these powers, it is important
to mention the following which District Boards might, under
this Act, acquire by an order of the Local Government Board:-
A Control of parish property by:-
(1). Acquiring the legal interest in all property (except
ecclesiastical property) vested in overseers and
churchwardens and their powers and liabilities as
to other parish property (except as aforesaid) s. s.
5 (2), 6 (1 c. III).
(2). Accepting and holding 'gifts of property real or
personal, for the benefit of the inhabitants (s. 8 (1 h).
(3). Maintaining and improving such parish property
(s. 8 (1 i.).
(4). Accepting, with the approval of the Charity
Commissioners, transfers (to the District Board or
its appointees) from trustees of property (not
being ecclesiastical) held for the benefit of the
inhabitants (s. 14 (1).
(5). Appointing trustees of parochial charities in the
place of overseers, and when the charity is not
ecclesiastical) also in the place of churchwardens
(s. 14 (2).