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those of previous years, because while the Board formerly
raised the amount for defraying the precepts of the Metropolitan
Board of Works, the duty of raising the sums
required by the London County Council now devolves upon
the Guardians of the Poor.
Unfortunately, the precept of the School Board for
London was not less than that of previous years, and the
hopes that had been entertained that a reduction in the
expediture of the School Board had been effected, and that
a consequent reduction of the rate might be anticipated,
was not fulfilled. The Board from time to time have
caused representations to be addressed to the School Board
for London calling their attention to the extremely inconvenient
dates at which the precepts are made payable, and
the very great difficulty which occurs in raising the amounts.
The School Board have, to a certain extent, complied with
the Board's suggestions, but there is still room for further
improvement in this respect.
Change in the Members of the Board.
No Members have died during the past year. One
Member only has retired, viz., Mr. Thomas Willson, who
had been an active Member of the Board, and of certain of
its Committees, for several years, and who did not seek reelection.
The Board much regretted to receive the intimation
of his intentions, and unanimously directed the Clerk
to communicate with Mr. Willson and express their feelings,
and tender their hearty thanks for the services he had
rendered.
From rumours that have reached the ears of the Board,
it is to be feared that at the approaching Election they will