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REPORT
of the
Commissioners of public Baths and wash
houses,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 23th, 1893.
The Commissioners in submitting their report last
Year, referred to the completion and opening of the Dnlwich
Public Baths. They have much satisfaction now in
placing before the Vestry the returns of the number of
bathers using these baths for the year ending March 25th,
1893.
Though the season did not commence practically until
July, it is with much pleasure that the Commissioners have
to record the immense number of persons that have used
these baths, showing that the anticipations of the Vestry
when they adopted the Baths and Wash-houses Act, have
been realised to the fullest extent.
The Commissioners have made special provisions as
to schools, and the number of scholars who have attended
have proved the wisdom of the additional facilities being
granted.
The Commissioners have also noted with much satisfaction
that the baths are being largely used by clubs, who
are admitted at a slightly reduced charge, being of opinion
that these tend to foster and promote the love for swimming
amongst the parishioners.
The Camberwell Public Baths and Wash-houses,
Church Street, were opened by the Lord Mayor and Lady