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some authoritative utterances, that the new Bill has
been drafted somewhat upon these lines, and, if so, I
feel very confident in saying that it will be hailed as a
real boon to the Metropolis. In any case, I am quite
sure this Yestry, so far from being disposed to hold
aloof, will be only too ready and willing to join in any
movement having for its object the expression of their
views upon the subject in question, as long as they
can feel that it is not ill-timed or obtrusive; and the
invitation thrown out in the Home Secretary's letter
for a full expression of the views and experience of
those who have been engaged in the local administration
will remove any doubt upon this point, and will,
doubtless, be heartily welcomed by all concerned.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
EOBEKT PAGET,
Veslry Clerk."
It was moved by Mr. Brighty, seconded by Mr.
Meyer, and resolved unanimously—That the Clerk's
letter be approved, and that the correspondence upon
the subject be entered upon the Minutes.
Mr. Churchwarden Robson then called attention to
the following letter, which appeared in the daily papers
from Mr. Storr upon the subject.
" The Ministry and the London Vestries.
Sir,
A personal explanation is called for by the letter of
Mr. Paget, which is otherwise so admirable an embodiment
of the sentiments that may be usefully
expressed at the present time, and so complete a justification
of my letter to the Home Secretary. The
report of the Clerkemvell Vestry meeting, in the
recollection of which I wrote, contained (in addition to