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a desire to emigrate to one of the Colonies, and to March 31st
two families, consisting of 11 persons, were sent out to Canada,
the Central Body paying the cost.
Since that date to the end of June the following have
been emigrated : —
37 families, consisting of 183 persons, to Canada
1 family, consisting of 3 persons, to New Zealand
Single men 11 to Canada
Do. 1 to New Zealand
Total 198 persons
In carrying out their work the Committee have been
much indebted to the Public Baths and Wash-houses Committee
of the Borough Council for the use of the Central Office, to
the Board of Guardians for the use of a Committee Room, and
to those gentlemen who have placed at their disposal District
Offices in various parts of the Borough. Their thanks are also
due to all those who voluntarily assisted in the work connected
with the registration.
ALFRED FOSTER, Chairman.
J. E. DOBSON, Vice-Chairman.