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and with reference to the second question,
"That if the Vestry were invested with the powers of a
"Parish Council under Section 6 (1) c (ii) of the
"Local Government Act, 1894, the Board might,
"by their Order conferring such powers, make
"Section 67 of that Act applicable if this appeared
"desirable ; "
but adding
"That the Board would not be prepared to transfer to
"the Vestry such of the duties of the Overseers as
"are not, in the case of rural parishes, transferred
"to the Parish Council."
In reply to a further letter on the subject, the Local Government
Board replied (15th October, 1896) that they would not
transfer to the Vestry the power of making the Bates.
5. Bathing Lake, Plumstead Common.—The London County
Council, after effecting several improvements to that end, have
opened the Lake on Plumstead Common for Bathing during
the summer months, and the privilege was taken full advantage
of by some thousands of residents of East Plumstead, so much
so, that the Vestry asked the Council to provide extra assistance
during times of pressure.
The formal opening took place on 4th July, 1896, the Ceremony
being performed by Colonel Hughes, M.P., L.C.C., to
whom the Vestry passed a cordial vote of thanks at the
successful result of his efforts to secure this Bathing Lake.
6. Bostal Heath and Woods: Use of by Military.—The
Vestry having been informed that the Military Authorities were
applying to the London County Council for permission to