18 JULY 1885, Page 14

FREE SCHOOLS.

[To THE Maxon or THE " Simmer:m."1 SIR,—If it has not already been done, may I point out that Mr. Hare's motion at the London School Board in favour of Free Schools was rejected by the considerable majority of 23 votes against 11.

The vote of 19 to 18 was also against a resolution proposed by Miss Taylor, to the effect that schools should be free, and the necessary funds be provided out of Imperial taxation, Denominational Schools being aided as well as Board Schools.— I am, Sir, Sm., Asterby Rectory, Hcrrncastle, July 14th. GEORGE BABB. [The papers gave the vote wrongly on Friday. The Times had an article founded on the misconception.—En. Spectator.]