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Common People

Wandsworth Common

A WHO'S WHO IN THE BATTLE TO SAVE WANDSWORTH COMMON

George Alder, Battersea Rise (May 1868 Memorial)

John Archbutt, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. BASS, Battersea (Preservation poster)

Francis R. Bertollacci [sp? Mr. F. BERTOLACCI?), Park road, New Wandsworth (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster)

Ambrose P. Boyson, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

[James Bevington]

[Samuel Bevington]

Mr. BICKERDIKE, Elm Terrace, St. John's Hill (Preservation poster - Secretary)

John BUCKMASTER, St. John's Hill (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster - Secretary)

H. Brown, Cornwall Villa, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

William Carter, Althorp House, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Wm. Compton Smith, Ivy Lodge, St. John's hill (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. CONDER, Park Road (Preservation poster).

John Costeker, St. John's hill (May 1868 Memorial)

Edward Coventry, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

[= ? Mr. MILLIS COVENTRY, Wandsworth common (Preservation poster).

CUMMINS, Nightingale Lane (Preservation poster)

James Du Buisson, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Hubert de Carteret, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

C. ECCLES, Lavender Sweep (Preservation poster)

Charles Gray, Chestnut Villa, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. GREVALLE, Lavender Hill (Preservation poster)

C. M. Hanson, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

J. S. Jenkinson, Vicar of Battersea (May 1868 Memorial)

G. JENNINGS, Nightingale Lane (Preservation poster).

J. D. Keighley, Ashdown, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. C. LAMBERT, Wandsworth Common (Preservation poster - Treasurer)

James Lord, St. John's Hill (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster - Treasurer)

Andrew McKay, Park road, New Wandsworth (May 1868 Memorial)

James Mudie, Park road, New Wandsworth (May 1868 Memorial)

Paul Oppitz, Vardens road (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. OULDS, 25, Lavender Road (Preservation poster)

G. H. Page, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

E. R. RANSOME, Rushmere Cottage, Wandsworth Common (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster)

Mr. J. ROSE [James Anderson Rose], Nightingale Lane.

Mr. N. SENIOR, Lavender Hill (Preservation poster) [Nassau Senior]

G. H. Swounell, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

TOM TAYLOR, Lavender Sweep

Mr. WARRINGTON, Nightingale Lane (Preservation poster)

T. S. Watson, The Gables, Wandsworth common. (May 1868 Memorial)

Alexander Webster, 25, Oberstein road (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. H. WHITING. Lavender Hill

Mr. M. WHITING. Lavender Hill

H. W. M. Wilson, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

From the reprint of the Surrey Comet articles [date? full reference?]

The following is extracted from a small pamphlet on the "Commons and Open Spaces near London," reprinted about 1868, from The Parochial Critic:

"Wandsworth-common, in the parish of Wandsworth, on the shore of the Wandle, and in Domesday Book Wendlesorde, there are, or were, four manors, Battersea and Wandsworth, Dunsfold and Alfarthing. With the exception of Dunsfold all are now held by Earl Spencer. Many interesting facts are associated with the early history of these manors, in which Royalty and nobility are conspicuous figures.

The commons of Battersea and Wandsworth manor consist of about 150 acres, but little now remains of the Battersea portion: its once celebrated fields have been made into a park, and the remaining land has either been built over or destroyed by a network of railways.

Thirty species of fossil shells were found in excavating the London clay, but no fossils were found in the gravel pits which so sadly disfigure the common, and which, if permitted to go on unchecked and uncontrolled, will destroy what remains of its beauty. Encroachments and enclosures have been made by the railways, by the St. James's industrial School, by the Patriotic Schools, by the Prison, and by private individuals.

When the common was leased by a committee of gentlemen there was some supervision, but at present there seems to be no authority to abate nuisances or regulate the gravel digging, notwithstanding all the damage which has been done.

What remains of Wandsworth-common is still attractive to pedestrians. An avenue of trees nearly a mile in length is still remaining, and in spring and summer is an especial object of beauty." But how long the trees will continue is doubtful, for since the above was written two of them, immediately opposite the cemetery, have been cut down to make room for the erection of a beer shop called the Lord of the Manor. This destruction of beautiful trees for such a purpose roused the indignation and spirit of the neighbourhood. Two or three gentlemen commenced proceedings to stop by injunction any further building operations.

An ornamental piece of water, of five acres, known as the Black Sea, studded with thirteen small islands, and beautified with shrubs and flowers, was, together with eight acres, leased to the late Mrs. Wilson. At her decease the lease was purchased by Earl

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Spencer, and the gravest apprehensions were entertained that the thirteen acres would be turned into building sites.

In May, 1868, the Vicar, the Rev. T. S. Jenkinson, invited a few gentlemen to meet at his house to consider if anything could be done to stop the continual encroachments on the Common. A road was made by the side of the South Western Railway from the railway bridge, opposite the Freemasons Arms, past the old pumping mill to the bridge on Trinity road, another road, being a continuation of Spencer-road was made to form a building frontage to the Spencer Park Estate.

There was also an enclosure of a long strip of green sward on the side of the main road, which now forms the north frontage of the Spencer Park Estate.

A committee was appointed, and frequent meetings were held, which at last resulted in a memorial to Earl Spencer, which was signed by upwards of 200 ratepayers of New Wandsworth.

All these efforts were useless. At last the indignation and enthusiasm of the neighbourhood were fully aroused, and the way prepared for further action.

Application was made to the District Board of Works to take charge of the Common, and prevent further encroachments. This was supplemented by an appeal to the Metropolitan Board of Works, and at a meeting held on the 17th of June, 1868, Mr. Meaden presented a memorial from the Wandsworth Board of Works, praying the Metropolitan Board to enforce the provisions of the Commons Act of 1866, so as to save what remained of the Common from further encroachments. This was referred to the Works Committee.

A deputation attended of inhabitants of Wandsworth and Battersea, introduced by Mr. Meaden, who presented the following memorial:

The memorial of us the undersigned inhabitants of the parishes of Wandsworth and Battersea, showeth:

1. That the whole of Wandsworth and Battersea Commons are within your jurisdiction.

2. That these Commons formerly consisted of about 300 acres, but, in consequence of many enclosures and encroachments, the open spaces now remaining, do not, we believe, consist of more than 150 acres.

3. That from time immemorial these Commons have been entirely open for the public use and

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recreation, and were formerly noted for their great natural beauty and fertility, and are, not-withstanding their present neglected state, still greatly resorted to by the inhabitants of the metropolis, the access by rail being remarkably easy, and the fares low.

4. That the continual encroachments on these Commons, the excavation of gravel pits which are left in a dangerous state to the public and serve as resorts for dissolute characters - the deposit of rubbish, and other nuisances of a like nature, have given rise to a wide-spread feeling of regret and dissatisfaction, which has resulted in an application to the Board of Works for the Wandsworth District to enforce the Commons Preservation Act of 1866.

5. The necessity of maintaining the Commons and open spaces around London, in consequence of the rapid increase of the population, has been recognised both by your honourable Board and the Legislature, and we would respectfully urge that the preservation, unenclosed, of Wandsworth and Battersea Commons has become a matter of great importance to the inhabitants of the metropolis.

Your memorialists therefore hope that, in consideration of the public importance of the subject, your honorable Board will be pleased to direct immediate steps to be taken to put the Commons Preservation Act of 1866 in operation, to secure and maintain, unenclosed, for the benefit of the public, in perpetuity, the existing Commons of Wandsworth and Battersea.

J. S. Jenkinson, Vicar of Battersea.

E. R. Ransome, Rushmere Cottage, Wandsworth Common

H. Brown, Cornwall Villa, Wandsworth common;

J. D. Keighley, Ashdown, Wandsworth common;

Charles Gray, Chestnut Villa, Wandsworth common;

William Carter, Althorp House, Wandsworth common;

George Alder, Battersea Rise;

G. H. Page, Spencer road;

C. M. Hanson, Spencer road;

Hubert de Carteret, Spencer road;

Paul Oppitz, Vardens road;

G. H. Swounell, Wandsworth common;

John Costeker, St. John's hill;

Wm. Compton Smith, Ivy Lodge, St. John's hill;

Alexander Webster, 25, Oberstein road;

H.W.M. Wilson, Spencer road;

James Mudie, Park road, New Wandsworth;

Francis R. Bertollacci, Park road, New Wandsworth;

John Archbutt, Wandsworth common;

Andrew McKay, Park road, New Wandsworth;

Ambrose P. Boyson, Wandsworth common;

T.S. Watson, The Gables, Wandsworth common.;

James Du Buisson, Wandsworth common;

Edward Coventry, Wandsworth common.

[PB: Why are Lord and Buckmaster not listed? Because they presented the memorial? (see immediately below). Notice e.g. Costeker! (soon to be a villain). How many of these are also on the Preservation poster?]

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Mr. Lord and Mr. Buckmaster addressed the Board on the subject, asking them. to interfere for prevention of further encroachment without delay, pointing out the gradual increase of enclosure and buildings. They informed the Board that one of the copy-holders was about to take proceedings to test the right of enclosure by the Lord of the Manor, Earl Spencer. Metropolitan Board of Works, October, 1868. At the ordinary weekly meeting of this Board, Sir John Thwaites presiding. Mr. Hows, pursuant to notice, moved that a committee be appointed to conduct the business of the Board connected with parks and open spaces, such committee to consist of 15 members.

The Chairman observed that the Board could not delegate its powers to any committee. Mr. Hows then said he would simply move that the question of parks and open spaces be referred to a committee of the whole Board. He did not thereby intend to imply that there had been any neglect on the part of the Board, but it was evident that the Improvement Committee had enough to do without having these questions to deal with. Mr. Westerton seconded the motion, because the Improvement Committee had had so much to do that the item of open spaces had entirely disappeared from their agenda papers. Mr. Runtz supported the motion, feeling that they had never taken their proper position in reference to the Commons Preservation Act. The Board had as yet done nothing under that Act, in which they should have taken the initiative, instead of leaving it for Local Boards to take the earliest steps. Mr. Savage was in hopes of having the two parks (Southwark and Finsbury) opened early in the ensuing spring. There had been, he said, too much delay already, for the parks should have been completed long since. He was sure, when the contract was made for the execution of the works at Finsbury Park, it would never be carried out. Mr. Elt moved, as an amendment, that the committee should consist of 15 members. Mr. Bidgood seconded the amendment. Upon a division, the numbers appeared - for the amendment 10, against it 14. The amendment was therefore lost. Mr. Savage then proposed his motion: "That, in consequence of the continued delay

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which has taken place in laying out and opening, for the use of the public Finsbury and Southwark parks, a select committee of 12 members be appointed for the purpose of planting and laying out the parks, subject to the approval of the Board, and of opening them for the health and recreation of the inhabitants of the northern and southern districts of the metropolis and of the public generally, in the spring of 1869.

Mr, Thompson (Clerkenwell) seconded the motion, and hoped the matter would be referred, for, if not, they would have delay after delay; and, if things did not speedily come to a conclusion, in his opinion, there would be some strong expression of feeling on the part of the public.

Mr. Richardson (Greenwich) said he was advised by their solicitor that the Board could only carry out the provisions of the Commons Preservation Act in case preliminary action was taken by the local authorities. After a long discussion, the motion was negatived by 16 to 10.

1870 Poster

February 1870? Preservation of Wandsworth Common poster

[COMPARE & CONTRAST WITH THE "DOWN WITH THE FENCES" POSTER = A TALE OF TWO POSTERS?]

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PRESERVATION OF WANDSWORTH COMMON.

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To the Working Men and others of Battersea, Wandsworth, Lambeth, and other parts of South and West London.

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The preservation of Wandsworth Common for the purposes of healthful recreation and enjoyment, is a question of the greatest importance to the Working Men of this District.

The present condition of a large portion of this Common, the unsightly holes and heaps of rubbish in various parts, the ENCLOSURES which have been made, and the character of the buildings erected on portions of such enclosures, give some idea of the future uses to which the remainder of the Common will probably be applied unless a stop is put to further encroachments.

The agents of the present Lord of the Manor appear to act as if the Common were private property, instead of being common land. For a long time, thousands of people have been lamenting and grumbling about the gradual reduction in the size of the Common, but this does of course not stop it.

Now, however, Mr. H. W. PEEK, M.P., has come forward as the Champion of the Common, and has made a very spirited offer in the following letter, dated February 7th 1870, addressed to Mr. Buckmaster:

"The public may grumble as much as they please, that will never stop encroachments or enclosures. What I have been thinking of is this; round Clapham Common there are many wealthy gentlemen, some of whom are " beginning to be alarmed at Lord Spencer declining to renew the lease of that part which belongs to him - and in the neighbourhood of Wandsworth there aro many well-to-do people.

"If these will pay �4,000 into a bank, I will add £1,000, and as a Battersea copyholder, would at once commence proceedings to take up everything irregular II during the legal term, which I believe is 20 years.

" I will hold myself bound to this offer till June, 1870, but no longer."

In consequence of this letter, the following Committee has been organized for collecting the sum specified, viz.:

Treasurers:

Mr. JAMES LORD, St. John's Hill,

Mr. C. LAMBERT, Wandsworth Common,

Secretaries:

Mr. J. C. BUCKMASTER, St. John's Hill,

Mr. BICKERDIKE, Elm Terrace, St. John's Hill,

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Mr. C. ECCLES, Lavender Sweep

Mr. F. BERTOLACCI, Park Road

Mr. CUMMINS, Nightingale Lane

Mr. WARRINGTON, ditto.

Mr. G. JENNINGS, ditto.

Mr. J. ROSE, Nightingale Lane.

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Mr. TOM TAYLOR, Lavender Sweep

Mr. H. WHITING. Lavender Hill

Mr. M. WHITING, ditto

Mr. E. R. RANSOME, Wandsworth Common

Mr. MILLIS COVENTRY, ditto.

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Mr. CONDER, Park Road

Mr. BASS, Battersea.

Mr. OULDS, 25, Lavender Road.

Mr. HUNTER. Louvaine Road.

Mr. N. SENIOR, Lavender Hill.

Mr. GREVALLE, Lavender Hill.

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A number of influential gentlemen have already promised sums varying from �25 to �100 each, but as the amount to be raised is considerable, and as the Common is if anything more valuable to Working Men than it is to those who have private grounds and gardens of their own, this appeal is made to you, to assist as much as may be possible, and that without loss of time.

You should at once make arrangements in your respective factories and localities, for paying weekly subscriptions to some one of your number, or employers, until the time comes for handing the amount over to the Treasurers.

If you wish to see the 150 acres of Common yet left, preserved for the enjoyment of yourselves and your children, you must lose no time:

You see the date named in the terms of Mr. PEEK'S offer!

Now let us show him that we are willing to meet him in the same patriotic spirit, and when the victory has been won, you will have both pleasure and pride in the thought that you helped, according to your ability, in preserving the Common for the benefit of yourselves and those who come after you.

We must all pull together - and may you long enjoy, in your spare time and holidays, the pleasure of breathing the pure air of UNENCLOSED WANDSWORTH COMMON!

Down with the Fences!, date unconfirmed (1870? 1869?)

[PB: Unknown date. Could be e.g. 1869, since there is an article with the phrase in the headline: 1869_breaking_down_the_fences_22may1869.jpg, FOLLOW UP.]

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"E'en now the devastation has begun,

And half the business of destruction done."

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To the Inhabitants & Working Me

OF WANDSWORTH & BATTERSEA

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Will you allow Bankrupt and Speculating Builders, Land Societies, Beershop Keepers, Railway Companies, Tailors, Gentlemen and Noble Lords, to rob you and your children of their Common Rights and Footpaths, and the liberty of walking on God's earth, without a struggle?

During the last thirty years enclosures have been made by the late Mr. W. Kellar and the late Mr. Wilson, the enclosure for the Telescope, the enclosures by the Railway Companies, the Patriotic School, the St James's Industrial School, the enclosure by the Prison, the enclosure by Mr. Costeker and Mr. Smith, making a total of upwards of 200 acres!

Most of the enclosures have been filched from the Common and resold at enormous profit.

WHAT'S THE REMEDY?

Down with the Fences! Preserve your Footpaths, show Lord Spencer and the Vinegar Men on the Board of Works, who have neglected their duty, that you are determined to maintain your rights like true Liberals and keep them like true Conservatives.

Follow the Noble Example of Mr. Augustus Smith, who destroyed three miles of Fence on Berkhampstead Common; the Men of Wigton who broke down the Fences erected by the Earl of Galloway. The men of Buckinghamshire who broke down the Fences on Northall [?] Common; the Men of Surrey who broke down the Fences on Shalford [?] Common, and so Preserved their Rights!

Men of Battersea and Wandsworth, GO AND DO THOU LIKEWISE!

Cursed is he who removeth his neighbours' Landmark, and robbeth the poor of his inheritance, and joineth land to land to increase his riches.

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DOWN WITH THE FENCES!

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— ? Barchard ()

— Samuel Bourne Bevington (1832-1907)

— John Buckmaster

— Arthur Alexander Corsellis (dates), solicitor (and builder?), for 29 years Clerk to Board of Works, in conflict with John Buckmaster [Who's Who of the fight over enclosure]

— Neal/Neale Family [Neal's Farm, Neal's Nursery etc] [Who's Who of the fight over enclosure]

— Edmund? Ransome [Who's Who of the fight over enclosure]

— James Anderson Rose [Who's Who of the fight over enclosure]

— John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910)

— Tom Taylor, author, playwright, editor [Who's Who of the fight over enclosure]

— George Fergusson Wilson and the The Wilson family (Price's Candle Works and The Black Sea/Spencer Park) [Who's Who of the fight over enclosure]

— Shaw Lefevre

— Henry Peek

— Robert Hunter

— John Stuart Mill

— ? Clarke, the St John's HIll butcher who was fined

— Samuel Sullings. who went to prison

Other possibles

— Octavia Hill?

— Bolingbroke?

— Todd?

WHO SIGNED WHAT?

A WHO'S WHO IN THE BATTLE TO SAVE WANDSWORTH COMMON

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WHO'S WHO

DEFENDERS OF WC

George Alder, Battersea Rise (May 1868 Memorial)

[numerous refs in "50.15_west_of_st_john_s_road.pdf"]

John Archbutt, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. BASS, Battersea (Preservation poster)

Francis R. Bertollacci [sp? Mr. F. BERTOLACCI?), Park road, New Wandsworth (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster)

Ambrose P. Boyson, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

[James Bevington]

[Samuel Bevington]

Mr. BICKERDIKE, Elm Terrace, St. John's Hill (Preservation poster - Secretary)

John BUCKMASTER, St. John's Hill (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster - Secretary)

H. Brown, Cornwall Villa, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

William Carter, Althorp House, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Wm. Compton Smith, Ivy Lodge, St. John's hill (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. CONDER, Park Road (Preservation poster).

John Costeker, St. John's hill (May 1868 Memorial)

Edward Coventry, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

[= ? Mr. MILLIS COVENTRY, Wandsworth common (Preservation poster).

CUMMINS, Nightingale Lane (Preservation poster)

James Du Buisson, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Hubert de Carteret, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

C. ECCLES, Lavender Sweep (Preservation poster)

Charles Gray, Chestnut Villa, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. GREVALLE, Lavender Hill (Preservation poster) [Isn't he named "Gravelle" in a letter to a newspaper sometime?]

C. M. Hanson, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

J. S. Jenkinson, Vicar of Battersea (May 1868 Memorial)

G. JENNINGS, Nightingale Lane (Preservation poster).

J. D. Keighley, Ashdown, Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. C. LAMBERT, Wandsworth Common (Preservation poster - Treasurer)

James Lord, St. John's Hill (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster - Treasurer)

Andrew McKay, Park road, New Wandsworth (May 1868 Memorial)

James Mudie, Park road, New Wandsworth (May 1868 Memorial)

Paul Oppitz, Vardens road (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. OULDS, 25, Lavender Road (Preservation poster)

G. H. Page, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

E. R. RANSOME, Rushmere Cottage, Wandsworth Common (May 1868 Memorial) (Preservation poster)

Mr. J. ROSE [James Anderson Rose], Nightingale Lane. {NB also his brother William, Upper Tooting.]

Mr. N. SENIOR, Lavender Hill (Preservation poster) [Nassau Senior]

G. H. Swounell [sic? Swannell?], Wandsworth common (May 1868 Memorial)

TOM TAYLOR, Lavender Sweep

Mr. WARRINGTON, Nightingale Lane (Preservation poster)

T. S. Watson, The Gables, Wandsworth common. (May 1868 Memorial)

Alexander Webster, 25, Oberstein road (May 1868 Memorial)

Mr. H. WHITING. Lavender Hill

Mr. M. WHITING. Lavender Hill

H. W. M. Wilson, Spencer road (May 1868 Memorial)

1868 Memorial - from How the Battle for WC was Fought

[Notice some baddies!]

J. S. Jenkinson, Vicar of Battersea.

E. R. Ransome, Rushmere Cottage, Wandsworth common.

H. Brown, Cornwall Villa, Wandsworth common.

J. D. Keighley, Ashdown, Wandsworth common.

Charles Gray, Chestnut Villa, Wandsworth common.

William Carter, Althorp House, Wandsworth common.

George Alder, Battersea Rise.

G. H. Page, Spencer road.

C. M. Hanson, Spencer road.

Hubert de Carteret, Spencer road.

Paul Oppitz, Vardens road.

G. H. Swounell, Wandsworth common.

John Costeker, St. John's hill.

Wm. Compton Smith, Ivy Lodge, St. John's hill.

Alexander Webster, 25, Oberstein road.

H. W. M. Wilson, Spencer road.

James Mudie, Park road, New Wandsworth.

Francis R. Bertolacci, Park road, New Wandsworth.

John Archbutt, Wandsworth common.

Andrew McKay, Park road, New Wandsworth.

Ambrose P. Boyson, Wandsworth common.

T. S. Watson, The Gables, Wandsworth common.

James Du Buisson, Wandsworth common.

Edward Coventry, Wandsworth common.

Mr. Lord and Mr. Buckmaster addressed the Board etc etc

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Fund of £5,000 for the Preservation of Wandsworth and Clapham Commons

Subscriptions up to April 14th 1870

[ADD AMOUNTS GIVEN]

H.W.Peek, Esq, MP, £1000.

Battersea Committee

Mr James Lord

Mr M Whiting

Mr Noel Whiting

Mr H Whiting

Mr C Eccles

Revd J S Jenkinson

Mr E R Ransome

Mr C Lambert

Mr J C Buckmaster

Mr Millis Coventry

Mr Hunter

Lady Pollock

Mr Hadfield

Mr Scrivens

Mr J Hewitson

Mr Tom Taylor

Mr Young

Mr Turner (on collecting card)

Mr Clark Butcher

Mr Gravell

Mr Bickerdike (on collecting card)

Mr Conder (on collecting card)

Mr Amor

Mr Creasey

Mr Godfrey

Mr J Horrocks, Stationer

Mr Price

Mr Benison, the Newsman

Wandsworth Committee

Mr James Du Buisson

Mr J.B. Bevington

Mr Ambrose P Boyson

E R Ransome

Mr T S Watson

Mr T S Howell

Mr Edward Coventry

Mr Geoffrey Bevington

Mr Mason (on collecting card)

Mr N G Walsh

Mr C Bell (on collecting card)

Mr W Atkinson (on collecting card)

Mr Messers Gray & Lucas Ironmongers

Mr Heisch

Mr R Moir

Mr T Worsfold, Gardener to J.B. Bevington, Esq.

Mr Working Man named Forrester, at Public Meeting

In consequence of this letter, the following Committee has been organized for collecting the sum specified, viz.:

Treasurers:

Mr. JAMES LORD, St. John's Hill,

Mr. C. LAMBERT, Wandsworth Common,

Secretaries:

Mr. J. C. BUCKMASTER, St. John's Hill,

Mr. BICKERDIKE, Elm Terrace, St. John's Hill,

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Mr. C. ECCLES, Lavender Sweep

Mr. F. BERTOLACCI, Park Road

Mr. CUMMINS, Nightingale Lane

Mr. WARRINGTON, ditto.

Mr. G. JENNINGS, ditto.

Mr. J. ROSE, Nightingale Lane.

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Mr. TOM TAYLOR, Lavender Sweep

Mr. H. WHITING. Lavender Hill

Mr. M. WHITING, ditto

Mr. E. R. RANSOME, Wandsworth Common

Mr. Mr. MILLIS COVENTRY, ditto. Mr.

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Mr. CONDER, Park Road

Mr. BASS, Battersea.

Mr. OULDS, 25, Lavender Road.

Mr. HUNTER. Louvaine Road.

Mr. N. SENIOR, Lavender Hill.

Mr. GREVALLE, Lavender Hill.

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