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124—The Council has, upon the recommendation of the Committee,
decided to construct a river wall adjoining the Baths at an estimated
cost of £1,250. Application has been made to the London
County Council for their licence to carry out this work previous
to tenders being invited.
125.—The baths have been lighted with electricity throughout from
a steam dynamo served from the main boilers. An alternative
connection to the County of London and Brush Provincial Electric
Lighting Company's mains has been provided in case of need.
The installation was carried out by Messrs. Spagnolettti & Co.,
to the plans and specification of Mr. Albion T. Snell, who superintended
the work.
126.—A water-chute has been provided in the first-class bath, and
it has been largely patronised by bathers.
127.—Several water-polo matches have taken place at the baths
during the summer season, the receipts therefrom amounting to
£14:0:6.
128.—The Mayor (W. J. Lancaster, Esq., J.P.) kindly presented a
handsome perpetual challenge trophy to be competed for annually
by men resident in the Borough.
129.—Eleven specially-designed medals have also been presented
by John Bell, Esq., J.P.; one medal to be competed for annually
by women resident in the Borough, the winner to retain the medal.
130.—The average number of bathers using the Baths has increased
since last year, and the attendance of ladies has also considerably
increased. The swimming baths are reserved for ladies as follows,
viz.: —
First-class.—Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursdays, 7 P.M. to 9.30 P.M.
Fridays, 4 P.M. to 6 P.M.
SECOND CLASS.—Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays, 2 P.M. to 5.30 P.M.
Tuesdays, 7 P.M. to 9.30 P.M.