TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE PARISH OF DUDLEY.
Fellow Ratepayers,
In a few days you will be called upon for your vote in the appointment of a new Board of Guardians for the next year, and it is of the utmost importance that useful and efficient men should be chosen.
It is an undeniable fact that the Poor Rates of Dudley are considerably higher than in any other neighbouring Parish, and more than double what they are in Wolverhampton; and this renders it absolutely necessary that you should choose for your Guardians men who are qualified and determined to carry out the principles of economy and retrenchment with a due regard for the comfort and welfare of the poor.
Vote for the following Candidates, and thereby clear the way for a Reduction of Expenditure:—
Mr. Thomas Wood
“ Thomas Lester
“ Elliott Hollier
“ G. Thomson, (Corngreaves)
“ James Evers Swindell