HENRY S. SIMMONDS. (continued 6)
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Dear reader, how is it with you? Are you still only an outward worshipper, or perhaps not even that? O! believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, as having died on the cross for your sins, and ask Him to make Himself known to you in your heart as your own Saviour, and then you also will walk this earth as a happy child of God, loving and serving Him by the power of His Spirit in you, till He shall take you home to Himself to the fulness of joy in His presence, and the pleasures at His right hand for evermore.
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this, the judgment; so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many, and unto them that look for Him, shall He appear the second time without sin, unto Salvation.—Hebrew ix. 27-28. Isaiah liii. 6. Acts xvi. 30-31.
Here is a grave with stone border and marble head-stone—in memory of the Rev. Edwin Thompson, D.D., Vicar of St. John's Parish, and honorary Chaplain of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, Battersea Rise, who died February 2nd, 1876, aged 51 years. "Knowing that he, which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also, by Jesus, and shall present us with you."—II. Cor. iv. 14.
Also of Hannah Thompson, mother of the above, who died July 1st, 1876, aged 80 years. "This is the victory that overcometh the world—even our faith."—I. John v. 4.
We must tread softly among these grassy mounds, for yonder at the end of the gravel walk is situated our Darling Teddie's grave, (No. 7217). Edward George Curme Simmonds, who was drowned off Battersea Park embankment, October 16, 1875, aged 10 years. In another part of the cemetery is interred all that is mortal of our beloved daughter Hannah, who died June 12, 1873, aged 18. "My faith looks up to Thee, Thou lamb of calvary, Saviour divine!"
But we have tarried almost too long, and as time is precious we must leave for the present our meditations among the tombs, only observing that as we examined the records of mortality, and thought of the promiscuous multitude rested together without any regard to rank or seniority within those thousands of graves, we were reminded of the words of the Rev. James Hervey, when gazing upon a similar scene in a church yard. "None were ambitious of the uppermost rooms, or chief seats in this house of mourning; none entertained fond and eager expectations of being honourably greeted, in their darksome cells. The man of years and experience reputed as an oracle in his generation, was contented to lie down at the feet of a babe. In this house appointed for all living, the servant was equally accommodated and lodged in the same story with his master. The poor indigent lay as softly, and slept as soundly as the most opulent possessor. All the distinction that subsisted was a grassy hillock, hound with osiers, or a sepulchral stone, ornamented with imagery." In Thy fair book of life divine; My God inscribe my name.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpet's joyful sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. How many graves around us lie! How many homes are in the sky! Yes for each saint doth Christ prepare, a place with care, Thy home is waiting, brother there!
On the south side of the centre gravel walk east of the mortuary Chapels is a neat marble head-stone. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Farmer, born January 13th, 1810, died February 1st, 1873. Also of William Farmer, born May 14th, 1802, died May 26th, 1877, he was for 36 years a faithful servant in the employ of Messrs. Thorne, Brewers, Nine Elms. "The memory of the Just is blessed. They rest from their labours."—Rev. xiv. 14. This stone as a tribute of filial affection is erected in loving remembrance by their sons.
On the west-side of the cemetery is erected a small red granite cross in loving remembrance of John Hext Ward, Churchwarden of Battersea, 1874. Died 9th December, 1877, aged 40. A few of his friends thus record their admiration for his sterling worth, for his manly godliness, and for his self-denying efforts to help the poor to help themselves. "Thy Kingdom come."
Here is a grave adorned with pretty flowers and rose trees a glass shade covers a wreath, in the centre of which is an image representing the Redeemer. At the head of the grave a memento card is framed and glazed, In loving remembrance of Kate Ellen Wilson, who departed this life July 2nd, 1878, in her 21st year.
The stem broke and the flower faded. When my final farewell to the world I have said, And gladly lie down to my rest; When softly the watchers shall say "she is dead," And fold my pale hands on my breast; And when with my glorified vision at last, The walls of that city I see; Angels will then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me.
Conspicuously by the side of the carriage road may be seen a stone obelisk tapering like a spire, with hand and forefinger pointing to the sky. On front of the obelisk is a dove with marble scroll with the words "for of such is the kingdom of heaven." In memory of Jessie Felicia, the beloved wife of Frederick Reed, of Wandsworth, late of Battersea; who died 22nd October, 1874, aged 31 years. Also Emily Kate, the beloved daughter of the late C. Q. Baker, of Margate, Kent; who died 6th January 1877, Aged 2½ years.
A grave stone with dove and scroll with the words "Jesus wept" is erected in affectionate remembrance of Rozinia Sarah eldest daughter of Henry and Rozinia Osborn, and grand-daughter of Mrs. M. E. McBain; who departed this life October 14th 1868, aged 8 years and 7 months. "The sting of death is sharp—But the love of Christ surpasseth all."
Another stone sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary E. McBain who died July 8, 1866, aged 68 years.
Also of James Fairbain McBain, husband of the above who fell asleep in Jesus, May 18th, 1879. For many years he had been a temperance advocate and successful evangelist.
Here is a stone in affectionate remembrance of Little Marke, the dearly beloved child of Philipp and Rose Konig, who fell asleep February the 3rd, 1876, aged 22 months.
Our loss is his great gain, We trust in Christ to meet again.
Another stone in memory of Elizabeth the beloved wife of John Tyler Larking, who after a painful mental and bodily disease fell asleep in the dear Lord Jesus, August 27th, 1878, in her 76 year. "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."
On the right hand side of the principal road from the main entrance to the cemetery is a grave-stone erected in loving undying remembrance of Kate Ellen Wilson, whom it pleased God to take from this world of care on the 2nd of July, 1878, aged 21 years.
"Gone for ever in the blossom of life and love, After scarcely a moment's warning. Eloquence is lost in attempting to describe her noble qualities Loving, faithful, generous and pure, Thou wert the bright star that guidest me on, Toiling for thee and rank among strangers. Thy smile my reward when the battle was won, In sickness or sorrow, in sadness or sleeping Thy smile ever near to guide me along, Whispering hopes of a bright tomorrow My sad spirits cheering with dreams of relief, But e'er one summer passed away That gentle voice was hushed for aye I watched my Love's last smile and knew, How well the angels loved her too, Then silent.— Then silent but with blinding tears I gathered all my love of years, And laid it with my dream of old, When all and loved slept white and cold."
On the border stone are the words "the property of Walter Scott." No. of grave 8747.
We observe another stone in memory of Mahalah the beloved and affectionate wife of Henry Noble Williams, who died November 12th, 1873, aged 38 years. In her prostrated affliction she "endured as seeing Him who is invisible" and longed to behold "the King in His beauty."
How calm and easy was her parting breath, No conscious sorrow shook her bed of death No infants fall when wearied sleep oppressed So did her soul sink to eternal rest "Until the morning breaketh."
"She looked well to the ways of her household, and ate not the bread of idleness." Prov. xxxi. 27.
Also the above named, Henry Noble Williams, who died October 28th, 1879, aged 44 years.
"This mortal shall put on immortality." I. Cor. xv. 53.
Here is a grave the head-stone is erected in affectionate remembrance of John Allison Peel, who died March 23, 1871, aged 40 years.
Then let our sorrows cease to flow, God has recalled His own; But let our hearts in every woe, Still say Thy will be done.
Also of John William Peel son of the above, who was accidentally killed by the falling of a boat swing June 18,1872. Aged 11 years.
Here is another stone erected by loving hands. In memory of Sarah Appleton who died June 5, 1860, aged one month. Also of Minnie Appleton who died March 10, 1864, aged 13 months. And of Rose Appleton who died Dec. 17, 1865, aged 4½ years, children of George Appleton of Battersea Park. Also of Mary Appleton, who died March 16, 1866, aged 79 years; grandmother of the above children.
Added to this epitaph are the lines with which most persons are familiar:—
Forgive blest shade the tributary tear That mourns thy exit from a world like this Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here And stayed thy progress to the realms of bliss.
A plain head-stone marks the resting place of all that was mortal of that good man William Henry Hatcher, born at Salisbury 21st January, 1821. Died at Sherwood House, Battersea, 2nd August, 1879. This stone was erected by his colleagues and Fellow Workers.
THE UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE. Beneath our feet and o'er our head Is equal warning given; Beneath us lie the countless dead, Above us is the heaven. Death rides on every passing breeze, He lurks in every flower; Each season has its own disease, Its peril every hour. Our eyes have seen the rosy light Of youth's soft cheek decay, And fate descend in sudden night On manhood's middle day. Our eyes have seen the steps of age Halt feebly towards the tomb; And yet shall earth our hearts engage, And dream of days to come? Turn, mortal, Turn! thy danger know,— Where'er thy feet can tread The earth rings hollow from below, And warns thee of her dead. Turn, Christian, turn! thy soul apply To truths divinely given; The bones that underneath thee lie Shall live for hell or heaven!
The Burial Ground of St. Mary, Battersea, was purchased 1860, and secured for the use of the Parishioners, by Act of Parliament, xv. and xvi. Victoria Cap. 85.
This was the Scale of Fees of the Burial Board of St Mary, Battersea.
First Ground, A. Second Ground, B. Third Ground, C.
ADULT.INFANT. ADULT.INFANT. ADULT.INFANT
£. s. d.£. s. d.£. s. d.£. s. d.£. s. d.£. s. d.
INTERMENT
FEE for
PARISHIONERS
without
purchase,
viz.:—
Fee for
Interment,
including
Turfing
and Digging
Grave0 18 60 13 00 16 60 10 60 10 60 6 0
Tolling Bell
(if required)0 5 00 5 00 2 60 2 60 1 00 1 0
Total1 3 60 18 00 19 00 13 00 11 60 7 0
INTERMENT
FEE at
Expense of
Union—
Fee for
Interment 0 10 60 6 0
Tolling
Bell 0 1 00 1 0
Total 0 11 60 7 0
Purchase of
Grave—Brick3 3 03 3 02 2 02 2 02 2 02 2 0
Do.—Earth2 2 02 2 01 10 01 10 01 10 01 10 0
Conveyance,
if required, 5s.
Fee for
Interment in
Vault or Brick
Grave1 1 01 1 00 10 60 10 60 10 60 10 6
Fee for
Interment out
of regulated
hours (Extra)0 7 60 7 60 5 00 5 00 2 60 2 6
Fee for
Interment of
Still Born and
Infants less
than One
month old 0 2 6 0 2 6 0 2 6
Register Fee
for entry in
Register of
Vaults or Grave
in perpetuity0 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 0
Certificate0 2 70 2 70 2 70 2 70 2 70 2 7
Searching
Register of
Burials, for
one year0 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 0
Do.do.for
each additional
year0 0 60 0 60 0 60 0 60 0 60 0 6
Certificate
of Entry0 2 70 2 70 2 70 2 70 2 70 2 7
Fee for
Erecting
Headstone,
Footstone0 14 00 14 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 0
Fee for
Erecting
Mural Monument10 10 0
Fee for
Erecting
or placing Tomb
or Flat
Stone, &c.1 1 0
OTHER FEES.
Keeping Monuments and Graves in perpetuity, according to Agreement.
Planting with Flowers and keeping in order a private Grave, per annum, 10s. 6d.
Turfing do. do. do. 3s.
For Removing and replacing Head and Foot-Stone, 10s.
For Removing Ledger Stone, 14s.
Digging Grave Extra Depth, per foot—1-ft. 2s. 2-ft. 3s. 3-ft. 4s. 6d. 4-ft. 6s. 5-ft. 7s. 6d. 6-ft. 10s. 7-ft. 14s. 8-ft. 17s. 9-ft. £1.
Fee for Additional Inscription, 5s.
Fee for Change of Stone or Monument, 15s.
NON-PARISHIONERS DOUBLE FEES.
By Order,
THOMAS HARRAP, Clerk.
Approved by the
Secretary of State,
For the Home Department,
December 21st, 1876.
THE BATTERSEA CHARITIES. Most of which are by will of the founders administered by the Vicar and Churchwardens.
1. Ann Cooper, in 1720, gave £300 to purchase an estate, the profits thereof to be disposed of to poor people not receiving alms or to bind out poor children with the approbation of Henry Lord Viscount St. John. This estate is land consisting of about 15 acres, situated in South Cerney in Gloucestershire, and produces a rental of £18 15s. per annum.
2. Thomas Ashness, in 1827, bequeathed £100 in trust for the use of the poor of this parish, to be distributed amongst them as the Vicar and Wardens shall think fit, and the dividend from this is £3 8s.
3. Anthony Francis Haldimand, by will of 1815, bequeathed £200 for the same purpose, the dividend of this sum is £3 12s. 8d.
4. Rebecca Wood, in 1596, bequeathed £200, the interest of which is to be distributed annually among 24 decayed families of the parish, the dividend from this is £6 4s. 9d.
5. Henry Smith, in 1626, bequeathed several pieces of land, situated in the parishes of Sevenoaks, Seal and Kensing, in the County of Kent, the profits thereof to be applied to the relief of the impotent and aged poor who have resided 5 years in one of the twelve parishes named in his will, to be distributed in apparel of one colour. The dividend received as the portion due to this parish is £17 1s.
6. John Conrad Rapp, in 1830, left £200, the interest to be divided at Christmas between four poor men and four poor women as the Vicar and Wardens in their discretion should think most necessitous and deserving of such relief. The amount from this benefaction is £6 9s. 4d.
7. John Parvin, in 1818, left £1,000, the interest to be laid out in coal, candles, broad and flannel and distributed among 40 poor widows actually residing in Nine Elms and Battersea Fields. Also a further sum of £1,000 upon trust to pay one-fourth part of the interest annually to the trustees of schools formed by the late Lord St. John in this parish. One-fourth part to be expended in purchasing of bread to be distributed on the Sunday in every fourth week of the month. Two-fourths for the use of poor aged men and women equally in the Workhouse, all to be in the habit of attending Divine Service in Battersea Church. The last distribution of one-fourth to parties in the Workhouse was up to December 26th, 1836. One-fourth of the second £1,000, was paid away in 1853 for meeting law charges in the information of B. Starling and C. Bowes renew Scheme of Sir Walter St. John's Schools, and the two fourths transferred to the trustees of Sir Walter St. John's Schools in 1863 by order of the Charity Commissioners. The sum now available from this source for Christmas distribution is £33 5s. 8d.
8. John Constable left £50 bequest in 1856 for the poor of this parish. The dividend from this now is £1 19s. 4d.
9. John Banks, in 1716 left by will to five poor men and five poor women 50s. each per annum, inhabitants of this parish. Candidates' names for recipients of this charity are forwarded by recommendation to the Haberdashers' Company of London who distribute this fund.
10. Henry Juer, in 1874, bequeathed the sum of £500, the dividend thereof to be distributed on the 6th February in each year to 12 needy parishioners of the age of 60 years and upwards.
11. John Edmunds, who in 1708 left £10 per annum for putting out boy-apprentices. The property bequeathed consisting of a small tenement in the City has increased in value, and so few applications of boys or masters are received at the Lammas Hall that the sum of £730 1s. 10d. is now on deposit to the credit of this charity.
The Parish Officers issue a form to be filled in by all applicants and to be endorsed by a householder.
"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."—Prov. xix. 17.
"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."—Matthew xxv. 40.
The "Imperial Gazetteer," Vol. p. 130, states that Battersea has a free school with £160 and other charities with £121.
Churchwardens.—Joseph William Hiscox, Altenburg Terrace, Lavender Hill; Edward Wood, 6, Shelgate Road, Battersea Rise.
Overseers.—Andrew Cameron, 65, Salcott Road; William Daws, 49, High Street; Robert Steel, Sleaford Street; B. T. L. Thomson, 6, Crown Terrace, Lavender Hill.
Vestry Clerk.—Thomas Harrap, Crown Terrace, Lavender Hill.
The following is the List of Vestrymen and Auditors Elected under the provisions of the Metropolis Local Management Act, 1881.
Vestrymen Ex-officio.—Rev. John Erskine Clarke, Vicar, 6, Altenburg Gardens; Joseph William Hiscox, 2, Altenburg Terrace, Lavender Hill; Edward Wood, 6, Shelgate Road, Battersea Rise.
Ward No. 1. (Vestrymen who retire in 1882).—William Duce, 21, Ponton Road, Nine Elms; James Dulley, 85, Battersea Park Road; Rev. Thomas Lander, St. George's Vicarage, 33, Battersea Park Road; Samuel Lathey, 1, St. George's Road, New Road; Nathaniel Purdy, 1, Ponton Terrace, Nine Elms; Thomas D. Tulley 22, Queen's Square, Battersea Park. (Vestrymen who retire in 1883).—John Gwynne, 64, Stewart's Road; Edwin Lathey, 1, St. George's Road, New Road; Thomas Read, 41, Battersea Park Road; Frederick Rummins, 49, Lockington Road; George T. Smith, Wandle Road, Upper Tooting; Robert Steele, Sleaford Street. (Vestrymen who retire in 1884).—Thomas Anderson, 37, Battersea Park Road; Charles Clench, 161, Battersea Park Road; John Samuel Oldham, 18, Battersea Park Road; Patrick James O'Neil, 145, Battersea Park Road; John Whiting, 38, Patmore Street; Eleazer Williams, 180, New Road. Auditor.—John Douthwaite, St. George's Schools, New Road.
Ward No. 2. (Vestrymen who retire in 1882).—George F. Burroughs, 1, Queen's Crescent, Queen's Road; John Merritt, 1, Prospect Cottages, Falcon Grove; John Merry, 237, Battersea Park Road; Thomas Poupart, 399, Battersea Park Road; Rev. S. G. Scott, St. Saviour's Parsonage, Battersea Park; George N. Street, 491, Battersea Park Road; Henry Walkley, 351, Battersea Park Road. (Vestrymen who retire in 1883).—Horace E. Bayfield, 1, Somers Villas, Lavender Hill; Wm. Jno. Folkard, 12, Rushill Terrace, Lavender Hill; Charles E. Gay, 41, Orkney Street, Battersea Park Road; Henry John Hansom, Grove End House, Falcon Lane; Charles Heine, 219, Battersea Park Road; B. T. L. Thomson, 6, Crown Terrace, Lavender Hill; George Ugle, 21, Acanthus Road, Lavender Hill. (Vestrymen who retire in 1884).—Charles Donaldson, 177, Battersea Park Road; John Elmslie, 241, Battersea Park Road; William Sangwin, 533, Battersea Park Road; Samuel Hancock, 339, Battersea Park Road; Samuel Bowker, 6, Crown Terrace, Lavender Hill; Frederick Aubin, 393, Battersea Park Road; Charles Spencer, 4, Wycliffe Terrace, Lavender Hill. Auditor.—George Fowler, 20, Queen's Square.
Ward No. 3. (Vestrymen who retire in 1882).—James Chorley, 69, High Street; William Daws, 49, High Street; George Durrant, 22, Bridge Road West; William Gerrard, Lombard Road; William Hammond, 72, York Road; Henry May Soule, Mayfield, St. John's Hill; Horsley Woods, 38, Bridge Road West. (Vestrymen who retire in 1883).—Bernard Cotter, 228, York Road; George Thos. Dunning, 45, Winstanley Road; William Gosden, 3, Spencer Road; John Thos. Gurling, High Street; Joseph Oakman, The Priory, High Street; Rev. John Toone, St. Peter's Parsonage, Plough Lane; John Trott, 75, High Street. (Vestrymen who retire in 1884).—George Brocking, 27, High Street; William J. Bromley, 12, Olney Terrace, Plough Lane; John W. Denny 108, York Road; Thomas Gregory, Station Road; William Griffin 44, High Street; Joseph James Kilsby, 189, York Road; William Wingate, Sen., 1, High Street. Auditor.—Charles Earl Holmes, 80, Bridge Road.
Ward No. 4. (Vestrymen who retire in 1882).—James Clarke, 2, Rushill Terrace, Lavender Hill; John Davis Hatch, Bolingbroke Grove, Wandsworth Common; Alfred Heaver, Homeland, Benerley Road; Joseph William Hiscox, 2, Altenburg Terrace, Lavender Hill. (Vestrymen who retire in 1883).—Andrew W. Cameron, 65, Salcott Road; John Cleave, Eaton Villa, Vardens Road; Horace Turnor, 63, Northcote Road; Edward Wood, 6, Shelgate Road. (Vestrymen who retire in 1884).—Francis Cowdry, 25, Belleville Road; William Haynes, Rotherstone House, Salcott Road; R. W. Oram, 13, Clapham Common Gardens; William Wilkins, St. John's Road, Battersea Rise. Auditor.—John Tomkins, Heather Villa, Nottingham Road, Wandsworth Common.
Parish Clerk.—James Spice, Bridge Road West.
Beadle.—William Edwards.
Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.—William Griffin, High Street.
District Surveyor of North Battersea.—H. J. Hansom, Grove-end House, Falcon Lane.
A Parochial Assembly for conducting the affairs of a Parish, so called because its meetings were formerly held in the Vestry—a room appended to a Church in which the sacerdotal vestments and sacred utensils are kept. Vestrymen are a select number of persons in each parish elected for the management of its temporal concerns.
The Vestry is the organ through which the Parish speaks, and in numerous matters relating to church rates, highways, baths and wash-houses and other sanitary matters, it has important functions to discharge and is a conspicuous feature of Parochial management. The Vicar is entitled to be chairman. It is the duty of the Churchwardens and Overseers to keep a book in which to enter the minutes of the Vestry. The Vestry appoints annually Churchwardens, nominates Overseers, etc. A Church rate can only be made by a Vestry, and if the majority choose, to make none. The Vestry Clerk is chosen by the Vestry; his duty is to give notice of Vestry meetings; to summon the Churchwardens and Overseers; to keep the minutes, accounts and Vestry books; recover the arrears of rates; make out the list of persons qualified to act as Jurymen, and to give notices for to vote for Members of Parliament.
Churchwardens in England are Ecclesiastical officers appointed by the first Canon of the Synod of London in 1127. Overseers in every parish were also appointed by the same body, and they continue now as then established.—Johnson's Canons.
Churchwardens, by the Canons of 1603, are to be chosen annually. The Common Law requires that there should be two Churchwardens, one of whom is appointed by the Incumbent and the other is chosen by the Parishioners in Vestry assembled. Their primary duty is to see that the fabric of the Church is kept in good repair, superintending the celebration of public worship, and to form and regulate other Parochial regulations. The appointment and election take place in Easter Week of each year.
Overseers are officers who occupy an important position in all the parishes in England and Wales, they too are appointed annually. Their primary duty is to rate the inhabitants to the Poor rate, collect the same, and apply it towards relief of the poor, besides other miscellaneous duties, such as making out the list of voters for Members of Parliament. The list of persons in the Parish qualified to serve as Jurors, the list of persons qualified to serve as Parish Constables. They are bound to appoint persons to enforce the Vaccination Acts, etc., etc.
When the birth of a child is registered, the registrar is to give notice of vaccination; and the child must be vaccinated within three months. Penalty for not bringing the child to be vaccinated 20s. If any registrar shall give information to a justice that he has reason to believe any child has not been successfully vaccinated, and that he has given notice thereof, which notice has been disregarded, the justice may order the child to appear before him, and he may make an order directing such child to be vaccinated within a certain time, and if at the expiration of such time the child shall not have been vaccinated, the parent or person upon whom the order has been served is liable to a penalty not exceeding 20s.
Guardians of the poor, in the English parochial law are important functionaries elected by a parish or union of parishes; they have the management of the workhouse and the maintenance, clothing and relief of the poor, and in the regulations must comply with the orders of the Poor Law Board, a central authority, whose head is a member of Parliament, their duties are entirely regulated by these orders, and by statutes.
Relieving Officers.—Mr. Murphy, Wye Street, York Road; Mr. Tugwell, 479, Battersea Park Road.
Medical Officers.—Dr. Kempster, 247, Battersea Park Road; Dr. Oakman, The Priory, Battersea Square.
Surveyor and Inspector of Nuisances.—Mr. Pilditch, Stone Yard, Battersea, to whom complaints should be made.
Dust Contractor.—Applications to be addressed Board of Works, Battersea Rise.
Turn-cock.—R. Gray, 24, Dickens Street; Assistant ditto. W. Moore, 24, Parkside Street.
Collectors of Parochial Rates.—Mr. E. Stocker, 37, St. John's Hill Grove; Mr. G. Nichols, Pembroke Villa, Falcon Lane; Mr. G. J. Chadwin, Lombard Road; Mr. O. Shepherd, 15, Middleton Road, Battersea Rise.
Collectors of Queen's Taxes.—Mr. A. G. Iago, Gatcombe Villa, Harbutt Road, Plough Lane, New Wandsworth; Mr. Lewis, Bridge Road.
The Battersea Tradesmen's Club commenced October 1875, may be regarded as a local Institution. Its founder was Mr. Elmslie, the register contains the names of 200 elected members, having for their object the general interest, improvement and prosperity of the parish. The club has sustained a heavy loss by the sudden death of its respected Treasurer, Mr. Henry Kesterton, he was a guardian of the poor, a member of the vestry, and also of the board of works. His straightforwardness and generosity inspired much respect. Deep sympathy with his wife and family was manifested at his funeral, which was attended by a great number of the leading members of the club, and other parishioners. His mortal remains were interred at Norwood Cemetery.
The following gentlemen form the Committee.—
Mr. J. Pochin, 291, Battersea Park Road; J. Evans, 367, Battersea Park Road; Mr. W. Sangwin, 533, Battersea Park Road; Mr. T. Bowley, 535, Battersea Park Road; Mr. E. Evans, 287, Battersea Park Road; Mr. J. Douglas, W. L. Com. Bank; Mr. G. N. Street, 353, Battersea Park Road; Mr. H. Walkley, 351, Battersea Park Road; Mr. F. Sturges, Orkney Street; Mr. C. E. Gay, 21, Orkney Street; Mr. B. Hickman, 100, Gwynne Road; H. Winter, 52, Park Grove; W. Marsh, Battersea Park Road.
Secretary.—Mr. Robert Gooch, 21, Queen's Square, Queen's Road.
Any person wishing to have his name enrolled as a member of the Club, must subscribe 10s. yearly.
The temporary Home for lost and starving Dogs, Battersea Park Road, (removed from Holloway.) Established October 2nd, 1860. The late Mrs. Tealby was the foundress and unwearied benefactress of this Institution. In 1875 more than 3,200 dogs were either restored to their former owners, or sent to new homes, being an increase of 1094, over the previous year. The home has been visited by many of the nobility and gentry, and by great kennel owners, and all have expressed themselves very much pleased with the cleanliness, and general good order, which they have observed. It is gratifying to know that of the many thousands of dogs which have been brought into the home there has been no case of hydrophobia. Every precaution is taken by the committee not to allow any dog to be sold for the horrid purpose of vivisection. There are in stock at the home more than 300 dogs. Keeper at the home—Mr. J. Pavitt; open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; (the home is entirely closed on Sunday.)
"I cannot understand that morality which excludes animals from human sympathy, or release man from the debt and obligation he owes to them."—Sir John Bowring.
"He prayeth best, who loveth best; All creatures great and small; For the great God who loveth us, He made and loves them all"—Coleridge. "With eye upraised, his master's look to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man; The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend. The only creature faithful to the end."
London, Chatham and Dover Railway—Battersea Park Station, Battersea Park Road, booking office to Victoria, Crystal Palace, main line and City trains, Blackheath Hill, for Greenwich. Station master, Mr. H. Lankman.
York Road Station, Battersea Park—London, Brighton and South London Line. Station master, Mr. Henry Mead.
West London Commercial Bank, Limited, Established 1866. Incorporated, under the Joint-Stock Companies' Act 1872. Head Office—34, Sloane Square, London, S.W. Battersea Park Branch, 1, Victoria Road. Manager, Mr. George Patrick McCourt.
London and South Western Bank, Head office, 7, Fenchurch Street. Battersea Branch, Battersea Park Road, opposite Christ Church. Manager, Mr. J. Barr.
Temperance and Band of Hope Meetings are held at St. George's Mission Room, New Road; Arthur Street, Mission Hall, Battersea Park Road; Grove School Room, York Road, Conductor Mr. G. Mansell; Temperance Hall, Tyneham Road, Shaftesbury Park Estate; The Institute, Mill Pond Bridge, Nine Elms Lane, every Tuesday, commencing at 8 p.m. President, George Howlett, Esq.; Vice-President, Mr. T. O. Shutter; Treasurer Mr. D. Greaves; Financial Secretary, Mr. H. Gitsham; Registrars, Mr. F. Clarke, Mr. W. R. Josslyn; Corresponding Secretary, Mr. R. Curson, 6, Horace Street, Wandsworth Road, S.W.
SOUTH LONDON TRAMWAYS. In 1879 a Tram-way was constructed in Battersea Park Road. (Turner, Contractor, Chelsea). Tram cars first commenced running for the conveyance of passengers between Falcon Lane and the Rifleman January 6, 1881. The second portion of the South London Tramways Company's line from Nine Elms to Clapham Junction was opened for traffic on Saturday March 12th, 1881.
The Queen's Road and Victoria Road Lines being now completed, in addition to those previously worked in Falcon Lane and Battersea Park Road and Nine Elms Lane, Cars are running as under:—
every ten minutes throughout the day, from
The Falcon Tavern,to Nine Elms Lane.
Clapham Junction,
First Car leaves 7.45 a.m. First Car leaves 8.15 a.m.
Last Car do. 10.10 p.m. Last Car do. 10.10 p.m.
Do. Sat'days do. 11.55 p.m. Do. Sat'days do. 11.55 p.m.
Prince's Head, HightoChelsea Bridge Steamboat
Street, Battersea, Pier, viâ Victoria Road.
First Car leaves 7.55 a.m. First Car leaves 8.20 a.m.
Last Car do. 9.45 p.m. Last Car do. 10.20 p.m.
Do. Sat'days do. 11.33 p.m. Do. Sat'days do. 11.10 p.m.
Lavender Hill endtoBrighton Railway Station,
of Queen's Road, Battersea Park Road.
First Car leaves 8.10 a.m. First Car leaves 8.25 a.m.
Last Car do. 10.0 p.m. Last Car do. 10.15 p.m.
Do. Sat'days do. 11.10 p.m. Do. Sat'days do. 10.50 p.m.
In Battersea Park Road the Cars run every 5 minutes between "Prince's Head" and Victoria Road (South End).
Workmen's Cars will run as heretofore.
On Sundays the Cars commence running about 10 a.m. and finish as on Weekdays.
FARES.
"The Falcon" to "Clock House"1d.
"Prince's Head" to Victoria Road (South End) 1d.
"Clock House" to "Rifleman"1d.
Victoria Road (South End) to Nine Elms1d.
Lavender Hill to Chelsea Bridge1d.
Beyond the above distances2d.
N.B.—The Tickets are only available for a Single Journey upon the Car where issued.