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The sanction of the Vestry was asked to a loan of
£10,000, with interest thereon, to be repaid by annual instalments,
to be extended over a period not exceeding 30
years from the London County Council on the Annuity
principle if possible.
The sanction of the Vestry was given, subject to the
Commissioners undertaking to offer the contract for the
building to public competition.
In accordance with the direction of the Vestry, tenders
were invited for the erection of the Library by advertisement,
and the tender of Mr. J. O. Richardson, of Albert
Works, Albert Road, Peckham, for £9,558 was accepted.
The work is now in hand, and it is hoped that such Library
will be opened to the use of the Public in June next year.
Mr. Livesey.
Mr. George Livesey having intimated that
it was not his intention to again seek re-election
as a Commissioner, the Vestry, by resolution of 2nd March,
1892, directed that in view of the retirement of Mr. George
Livesey, an address be presented to him, and that it be
referred to the Library Commissioners to prepare the
form of such address, and submit the same to the Vestry.
The Vestry at a subsequent Meeting approved of the
following address:—
"That this Vestry deeply regrets that in consequence
of his numerous engagements, Mr. George Livesey
feels compelled to retire from the office of Commissioner
of Public Libraries for Camberwell, a
position he has occupied with credit to himself
and satisfaction to his friends."