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I again append (Table XXVIII.) a financial statement prepared by
Mr. H. O. Thomas, the Surveyor to the Board, relative to its use,
which shows a still further saving financially than in the previous year.
Public Health
(London),
1891, Act.
Table XXII. is given, showing the result of the proceedings
taken under this Act during the year.
Housing of
the Working
Classes Act.
It has not been found necessary to take any action
with regard to this measure during the present year.
The Baths continue to be extensively used, no less than 136,1,38
bathers having made use of them during the season. The greatest
number of bathers in one day was 2,647. The popularity of both the
Private and Swimming Baths amongst females continues to increase.
During the season 28 Schools attended the Baths for instruction
in swimming. 22 Board Schools, and 6 National Schools, Private
Schools, etc. The total number of children attending was 16,613.
1,828 persons also attended in connection with the Evening Continuation
(male) Classes.
Sanitary
and other
Improvements.
The following are the principal improvements to be
recorded during the past year:—
1. The erection of a public urinal at Wellington Street. Application
has been also made for a loan for the construction of an underground
convenience for both sexes, at the Nile Street approach to the
Woolwich Free Ferry.
2. The near completion of the new Mortuary and Disinfecting
Shelter in Sun Street.
3. The erection of the Board's new Stables at Callis Alley Yard.
The old site at Market Street will be utilised for the New Free Library.