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Mayoress, who attended in state with the Sheriffs on the
1st October, 1892, when the members of the Vestry Avere
invited. The Commissioners have to record the fact that
the whole of the arrangements on that day passed off very
satisfactorily. A copy of the report which was then
distributed to the members of the Vestry and the visitors is
incorporated herewith, and it gives the history of the baths
movement in this Parish.
The number of Bathers using the Church Street Baths,
was of course smaller during during the winter season, but
the Vestry will note with pleasure that the Wash-houses
were very largely patronised and appreciated by the washers
attending there.
The total cost of the buildings of both Dulwich and
Camberwell have not yet been fully settled by the Commissioners,
but when the accounts have been finally adjusted,
application will be made to the Vestry for its sanction to any
further loan which may be required, including the necessary
furnishing, fitting, and contingent expenses.
At the request of the Commissioners, the Churchwardens
and Overseers have given permission for the notice
of the Baths and Wash-houses to be placed on the back of
the demand notes for rates. This has been a valuable
advertisement for the Commissioners, for which they desire
to thank the Parish Officers.
The Commissioners also had before them the question
of a third Bath in the Old Kent Road district, but have
been unable at present to find any site of sufficient area for
this purpose.
The Audited Accounts of the Commissioners for the
year ending March 25th, 1893, are given herewith.