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Parish in connection with Dulwich College. During the
inquiry by the Charity Commissioners, which preceded the
passing of the Dulwich College Act in 1857, Mr. Marsden
took a very active part before the Commission in protecting
the interests of Camberwell. The other parishes
interested in Dulwich College were represented on the
board by their Churchwardens; but Camberwell had no
representative whatever, and through great exertions Mr.
Marsden succeeded in getting a clause inserted in the Act,
giving Camberwell two representatives on the Board of
Governors, and his services on this occasion were recognised
by the Vestry in a handsome and gratifying manner. Mr.
Marsden's name is also identified with the parochial
cemetery at Forest Hill. It was mainly, if not solely,
through his efforts that such an eligible site was secured.
"A late Chairman of the Quarter Sessions once
expressed his opinion that Mr. Marsden was one of the
best parochial lawyers in the Metropolis ; and it will be
acknowledged by all, that he has saved this Parish a large
sum of money by his eminently safe and sound legal advice,
whilst the respect with which he is regarded is a fitting and
deserved tribute to his many genial qualities."
The members of the Vestry subscribed for and had
painted the portrait of Mr. Marsden, and also a replica
for presentation to Mrs. Marsden. It was presented to
Mr. Marsden at a special meeting held on October 21st,
1886, and was ordered to be hung in the Vestry Hall.
The members of the Vestry entertained Mr. Marsden
at a special banquet given in his honour at the Holborn
Restaurant on Tuesday, January 10th, 1893, when an