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locality. The following resolution was unanimously passed
on the 15th October, and a copy sent to Mrs. W. H.
Smith :—
That this Vestry place on record their appreciation of the eminent
and invaluable services rendered by the Right Hon. W. H. Smith to
the inhabitants of London as member of the London School Board
and other local bodies ; to the country, and especially to his con
stituents. as a member of Parliament; and to the State in various
capacities.
The Vestry further desire to teader their most respectful sympathy
and condolence to his widow and family in their bereivement, and to
assure them that they will long cherish with affectionate regard the
memory of one who endeared himself to all who knew him by his high
character and an unselfish devotion to the public good.
An acknowledgment was, in due course, received from
Mr. W. F. D. Smith,who, in the meantime, had succeeded his
father as member for Strand, expressing the grateful thanks
of his mother and himself for the Vestry's sympathy
and warm appreciation of his father's character and services
to the country.
DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND
AVONDALE.
The death of H.R.H.the Duke of Clarence and Avondale
eldest son of the Prince of Wales, after only a few days'
illness, and in prospect of an early marriage, naturally
excited widespread sympathy. At their first meeting after
the sad event, the Vestry unanimously passed the following
resolution :—
That this Vestry regret most deeply the death of His Royal Highness,
the Duke of Clarence and Avondale, and join most sincerely in
the sympathy so generally expressed with their Royal Highnesses the