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15.—No engagement except for Religious Services or the performance of sacred music is to be
binding which will occasion the premises to be open on Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or any
lawfully appointed day of fast or humiliation.
16.—In all cases in which a series of lettings extending over a period of more than two weeks
may be granted, the Committee reserve to themselves the right of user on one day or night daring
each fortnight upon giving seven days' notice to the Hirer, and on making an equivalent reduction in
the charge.
17—The Hallkeeper is not allowed to supply refreshments of any kind to Hirers or to any
person using any of the hired rooms without the consent in writing of the Vestry Clerk previously
obtained; nor is the Hallkeeper allowed to take charge of the Cloak Rooms or to assist therein in any
case.
18.—Smoking will be allowed only in the room or rooms which may be arranged to be set apart
for that purpose.
19.—The seating accommodation provided in the Hall, etc., is limited to the following:—Public
Hall (ground floor) 508; Gallery 301; Stage 38; and on no account must this number be exceeded.
20.—Lettings for Bazaars, Exhibitions, etc., will be subject to any further charges or conditions
which the Insurance Companies may impose in respect of the extra risk involved.
21.—The regulations of the London County Council for Theatres provide that "Every
programme sold or distributed in the Theatre shall have printed upon it a plan of the Auditorium
with all the exits, ordinary and extra, plainly marked thereon."
In order that this regulation may be complied with, a plan of the Hall has been prepared and
engraved, and the plate will be placed at the service of Hirers upon payment of One Shilling, subject
to its being returned in good condition. Notice bills announcing any theatrical performance, must
bear the name and address of the Vestry Clerk as under:—
JAMES J. STOKES, Responsible Manager,
Town Hall, Rotherhithe.
22.— If any hirer refuse or omit to comply with any of these conditions and regulations, or with
any instructions conveyed to him by the Vestry Clerk on behalf of the Vestry or the Committee, he
and his servants may be excluded until he comply with the same, but without relieving him from
his obligation under any contract or agreement.
23.—The Committee reserve to themselves and their officials the right to enter at all times on the
production of the pass for that purpose. The ticket-takers are to be instructed accordingly.