27 OCTOBER 1900, Page 21

The Church and the London Government Act, 1899. By Montague

Barlow. (W. Gordon. 6d.)—We must be content with directing the attention of such of our readers as may be interested in the matter to this pamphlet. The Act that is about to come into force is in a way, an upset. The ecclesiastical and civil divisions in London are finally and completely severed by it. The Vestry —the word is a curious survival—ceases to be and the Borough Council takes its place. Many questions of property and privilege will arise, and it will be the duty of those who are interested in them, whether personally or in trust for successors, to look after them. They will find a lucid account of them in Mr. Barlow's pamphlet.