(_Signed_) GEORGE NICHOLLS, _President_. GEORGE EDWARDS, _Secretary_. _Resolution._ That in the opinion of this Branch the Executive Committee of this Union should immediately take steps to bring the St. Faith's strike to an honourable conclusion. Number of votes. For Against ----- I received the ballot papers back from all of the branches by November 29th. On counting them, I at once sent the result to Mr. Arnett as instructed by the committee. The result was as follows for closing the strike as per resolution:-- For 1,558 Against 802 ----- Majority for closing 756 Mr. Arnett on receiving the result at once wrote to Mr. Leadbeater and received the following letters:-- ST. FAITH'S, NORWICH. _December 3, 1910._ DEAR MR. ARNETT, I had a long interview with Mr. W. W. Cook last night, and with slight reservations he is willing to take the men back again at the old rate of wages. We discussed matters very fully, and finally I think Mr. Cook is prepared to deal very fairly with the men. Of course there will be certain sore places for a time, but he will not be vindictive. The _modus operandi_ of closing the strike will require great care. The Federation men will have to be cleared away in a proper way and our own men will have to be prepared to take their places at the most convenient time. This will require delicate handling, and I hope any statement made before the matter is closed will be well guarded. I sincerely hope you will be able to bring the issue to a satisfactory conclusion. I believe this is a chance, and in any way I can help you I hope you will let me know and I will gladly assist. Kindest regards, Sincerely yours, (_Signed_) H. LEADBEATER. ST. FAITH'S, _December 5, 1910_. DEAR ARNETT, Mr. Cook suggested yesterday that I should write to Mr. Willis, the Federation Secretary, and give him an account of Friday's interview. I am doing so by this post. I think this is a step nearer and may lead to an official recognition and discussion. Mr. Cook also told me yesterday that he was prepared to take on the evening school lads at once, if I send them in to him. What do you say to this? Let me know as soon as you can and then some start can be made. Hoping for the best, believe me to be acting in your best interest, Yours faithfully, (_Signed_) H. LEADBEATER. ST. FAITH'S, _December 13, 1910_. DEAR ARNETT,