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a less sum than houses, was not to be taken to be a limitation of
power, but only as an indication to the Vestry or their Surveyor,
that, if thought "just and expedient" the difference between the
two classes of property might be taken into consideration. The
case of the "London School Board v. the Vestry of St. Mary,
Islington" (L.R. 1 Q.B.D.), showed what vast powers the Vestry
had, for their apportionment was supported in that case when the
School Board, on a frontage of perhaps 20 feet, was assessed at
nearly thirty times the amount of a neighbouring owner, whose
frontage was over 180 feet. The Vestry had the power of apportioning
such expenses, and the sooner this was realized the better.
The appeal must therefore be dismissed with costs.
Mr. Laing then applied for leave to appeal but this the
Court refused.
free libraries.
At a Meeting of the Vestry, held on the 28th March,
the following Letter was read from Mr. Livesey:—
" South Metropolitan Gas Co.,
709a, Old Kent Road,
March 27th, 1888.
Dear Mr. Marsden,
I have been intimately connected for nearly fifty
years (twenty-eight as a resident) with the Parish of Cambcrwell,
particularly with the North Peckham Ward, where
the Gas Works are situated, and am desirous of doing something
that may be useiul to the inhabitants, especially the
working people, and will add some enjoyment to their lives.
After much consideration, I think a Free Public Library
would best promote union amongst classes, and give the