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flushing, and the enclosure in which the conveniences were
situated was attached to the School, and that it would, to
effectually deal with the matter, be necessary to abolish the
entire existing arrangements, and provide proper water closets,
pans, and traps. This work was subsequently carried out, in
addition to which the entire system of drainage, with the exception
of a small portion of the surface water drain in the playground,
was reconstructed.
At this Meeting also, the Health Committee had under
consideration a report of the Chief Inspector relative to an offensive
business which had been commenced at No. 61 Rosenau
Road, and consisted in the cleansing and drying of hair of
ox's tails imported from abroad, which, after cleansing, &c. was
used in upholstering work; that the cleansing process was for the
purpose of removing fœcal matter therefrom, and was such as to
be at times of a most offensive character. By direction of the
Committee the necessary notices were served and the business
removed to other and more suitable premises.
He also reported as to the condition of the Workshops,
sanitary conveniences, &c., at the following premises:—
Cigar Works, High Street,
28 St. John's Road,
1 Goulden Street,
109 High Street,
78 Lavender Hill,
where it was found necessary to affect great improvements either
in the sanitary conveniences, cleansing, lighting, ventilation, &c.
In the first-mentioned premises entire new water closet and
lavatory accommodation were provided.
In the second instance, in which the workroom was badly
lighted and ventilated, new workrooms were in course of construction,
and would be ready immediately for occupation.