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employed thereat. The premises comprised a lock-up shop where four persons
were employed in selling articles over a counter and the work incidental thereto.
It was considered by the council that the premises constituted a workplace within
the meaning of Section 38 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891. The
magistrate, however, was of a different opinion, and dismissed the summons.
With reference to No. 47, Cavendish Street, a dust "receptacle was required
which was provided before the case came into court; No. 49 was in a dirty and
dilapidated condition, and a nuisance order was made as stated.
At the premises in the City Road the roof and eaves guttering were defective,
the yard and a urinal dirty, and the cellar paving defective. The necessary work
was in progress when the case came before the magistrate, and the summons was
withdrawn on payment of costs.
At No. 17, Edith Street the drain was obstructed ; the obstruction had been
removed when the case came into court.
The summons in respect to 52, Falkirk Street was taken against the owner
on account of the drain being defective.
The premises in Laburnum Street were dirty and dilapidated, the w.c., eaves
guttering, yard paving and roof of a workshop in rear were defective
At No. 17, Reeves Place a longhopper w.c. pan had been fixed in contravention
of the London County Council by-laws.
At the house in Wenlock Street some of the rooms were dirty and the eaves
guttering was defective.
At No. 93, Wilmer Gardens the w.c. was obstructed, and at No. 95 a dust
receptacle was required. When the case3 came into court the requirements of the
statutory notices served had been complied with, and the summons were withdrawn
in consequence. With respect to No. 97, where the-w.c. was also obstructed, the
magistrate convicted.
SMOKE NUISANCES.
One complaint was received from the London County Council respecting the
emission of black smoke from a shaft belonging to a factory. Notice was served,
and the necessary steps were taken. Altogether 12 intimation notices were served
in connection with cases coming under the observation of the inspectors. It
was not necessary to report any of the cases to the Sanitary Authority for further
action.
VERMINOUS HOUSES.
The houses in which it was necessary to take measures on account of the
presence of vermin numbered 276, and some 446 rooms were dealt with during
the year. Sanitary notices were served where necessary, and the usual steps were