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The Commissioners have, however, applied their surplus
receipts, amounting to £9,350, in aid of the Poor Rate,
making a net charge of £27,582 3s. 1d. on the rates.
It will thus be seen that for the sum of £27,582 3s. 1d.
the ratepayers have acquired a freehold building which
contains, in addition to the necessary offices, store
rooms, boiler house, apartments for Superintendent, the
following accommodation:—
Two Swimming Baths (open from April to October, including
Sunday mornings), first class, water surface 60ft. by
22ft.; charge, including use of costume, 6d. This Bath
is devoted to the use of ladies on the whole of
Wednesday in each week. Second class, charge (week
days), 2d.
Private baths (open throughout the year), 36 first class (23
for men and 13 for women); charge, warm bath 6d.,
cold 3d., including use of two towels. 54 second class
(41 for men and 13 for women); charge, warm bath
2d., cold 1d., including use of one towel.
Laundry (open throughout the year). 84 separate washing
and drying compartments, mechanical wringers, iron
room and mangling room. Inclusive charge 2d. per
hour.
A list of the Public Baths and Wash-houses Committee
is given on page 9.
CHARITY INQUIRY.
In February last Mr. W. A. Wigram, Barrister-at-Law,
Assistant Charity Commissioner, opened a public Inquiry at
the Vestry Hall, Piccadilly, into the Charities of the Parish,
including that administered by the Rector and Churchwardens
and Vestrymen under the will of the late Mr.
Peter Le Quainter. The Chairman of the Vestry attended
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