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The Auditors have received objections from several of
the Vestrymen and Ratepayers as to the legality of this
purchase, and of the law costs. As to the legality, the
Auditors do not feel competent to give an opinion; and as
to the law costs amounting to £ 120 16s 9d, in their opinion
they are not excessive; the Auditors feel that the decision,
at which they have arrived, will have the unanimous
support of the Ratepayers and of a large majority of the
Vestry; and considering these valuable Recreation Grounds
have been secured to the Parish and Public for ever at so
small a cost, they feel no hesitation in passing the Accounts.
Respecting the Rate Books, the Auditors are of opinion
that they should be kept at the Vestry Hall, and duplicates
furnished to the Collectors as a precaution against fraud or
accident.
Considering the onerous and increasing duties performed
by the Superintendent of the Cemetery, the Auditors think
the remuneration received by him is inadequate, and have
great pleasure in recommending him to the Burial Board
and the Vestry for favourable consideration.
The Auditors find the Charity, and Parish Accounts correctly
and well kept, at the same time think the latter might
be much simplified.
In conclusion the Auditors have to acknowledge the
courteous and able assistance they have received from Mr.
Berry, the Clerk of Mr. Marsden.
Dated this 6th day of May, 1869, and continued by
a djournment until the 28th day of June, 1868.
DAVID COLEGRAVE
JOHN COX,
JAMES EDWARD INNES
THOMAS SPURRIER,
JOHN BORLAND
Auditors of the
Parish of St.,
Giles, Camberwell.