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THE PARISH.
Extent.— The Parish occupies an area of 164 acres. It
Has about 12½ miles of streets, of which 3½ miles are paved
with wood, 5¼ with asphalte, ¾ with pitching, 1½ with
macadam, and 1½ mile consists of courts, yards, and passages.
Population.—At the last census, which was taken in
April, 1881, the resident population was ascertained to be
"29,865 persons, and the number of occupied houses 3,018.
In this enumeration, however, no account is taken of the
large number of persons who are engaged in the Parish
during the day, and reside away from their places of
business.
Local Government.—The Parish has a separate jurisdiction
under the Metropolis Local Management Act, and particulars
of the powers of the Vestry elected pursuant to that
Act are given on page 24. For Poor Law purposes the Parish
is joined to the Parish of St. Anne, under the name of the
Westminster Union; it is also a constituent part of the
Central London Sick Asylum District.
Wards.—The Parish has been divided into four wards
for the Eleption of Vestrymen, and this Division is followed
in the preparation of the Lists of Voters for Member of
Parliament, the County Council, and School Board. The name
of the Ward is printed on the rate receipt of each ratepayer.
For Ecclesiastical Purposes the Parish has been subdivided
into five districts, the mother church being St.
James's, Piccadilly, of which the Rev. J.E. Kempe, M.A.,is
Rector.