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The motion was put and carried, and it was Resolved accordingly.
Resolved-That the Clerk notify the Bermondsey vestry accordingly, and express the
regret of the Vestry at the action which they fait compelled to take in the matter.
On 2nd February, 1897, the Vestry had before them a letter from the Clerk. Bermondsey
Vestry, acknowledging the receipt of letter conveying the Vestry's decision relative to the
before mentioned matter, and enquiring whether the Vestry would join them in bearing the
expense of the construction and maintenance of a convenience by the "John Bull" p.h.
Resolved That the Clerk be instructed to reply, staling the Vestry regret they do not see their way acquiesce in the proposal.
Temporary Shelter.
As stated in the last annual Report, the Vestry Resolved to sell No.15. Cathay Street,
which had been purchased with the view of utilising the same a temporary shelter for
the accommodation of the members of any family whose rooms are being disinfected, and to
build a shelter at the Wharf. Rotherhithe Street.
On 7th April, 1896 the vestry Resolved to accept the offer of a Mr. Dixon to purchase
the Property at the reserves price of 1150.