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parliamentary bills, etc.—continued.
Member for the Borough to oppose the Bill, which was eventually
withdrawn.
School Board for London Elections.—This is a Bill similar
to that introduced last Session, and on the 19th June, 1890, it was
resolved that the Board be informed the Vestry approve of the
proposed alterations in the representation, but are opposed to the
principle of cumulative voting and the filling up of casual vacancies
by the Board. The Bill was subsequently withdrawn.
School Board for London (Superannuations).—This Bill,
which is to enable the Board to grant superannuation allowances to
officers who have become disabled, by infirmity or age, to discharge
the duties of their offices, is similar to a Bill introduced last Session,
and on the 19th June, 1890. it was resolved that the Board be
informed the Vestry disapprove of the Bill.
Shops (Weekly Half-Holiday).—This is a Bill to enable local
authorities to establish a weekly half-holiday, and is similar to that
-of last Session. On the 19th June, 1890, the Vestry resolved to
request Mr. W. II. Smith, M.P., to oppose its passing. The Bill
was subsequently dropped.
Shops (Weekly Half-Holiday).—This Bill is similar to that of
last Session. On the 26th February, 1891, the Vestry resolved to
request Mr. W. H. Smith, M.P., to oppose its passing.
Technical Education.—This Bill is intended to clear up any
doubt as to the legality of the provision of technical and manual
instruction in public elementary schools. It is sought to be enacted
that managers may provide such instruction, and it shall be deemed
to be attendance at public elementary schools, and that the conditions
on which Parliamentary grants shall be made shall be
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