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THE PARISH.
Extent.—The Parish occupies an area of 164 acres. It
has about 12½ miles of streets, of which miles are paved
with wood, 5¼ with asphalte, f with pitching, 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 17. 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 election 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
sub-divided into five districts, the mother church being St.
James's, Piccadilly, of which the Rev. J. E. Kempe, M.A., is
Rector.