§ On Motion of Mr. Cobb, Bill to reform Parish Vestries, and to enable them to elect Parish Councils, with powers as to allotments, charities, the restriction of the sale of intoxicating liquors, outdoor relief of the poor, the management of elementary schools, and other matters, and to amend "The Allotments Act, 1887," ordered to be brought in by Mr. Cobb, Mr. Channing, Sir Walter Foster, Mr. Searle-Hayne, Mr. Halley Stewart, Mr. Herbert Gardner, Mr. Arthur Acland, Mr. Francis Stevenson, and Captain Verney.
§ Bill presented, and read first time. [Bill 46.]