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the premises on the 21st September, and whilst the process of
manufacture was stated to be in full operation, no nuisance could
be observed. That on the 23rd September, in company with the
District Inspector, he had kept observation of the premises from
7.30 in the evening, until 1.45 the next morning. That twice
during this period slight emissions of vapour were noticed to
proceed from the works, and were found to be slighty irritating
to the nose and throat. That on the 27th September, he again,
in company with the District Inspector, kept observation from
8.15 until 11 o'clock at night, during which time no nuisance was
discovered.
Numerous buildings in the vicinity of the works had been
coated with a substance resembling Prussian blue, and which was
believed to arise from the manufacture of Cyanide of Potasium
at the works in question. Since the date of this report the
premises have been under constant observation, and further
reports have been submitted to the Health Committee on the
matter, which tend to shew that certain alterations have been
made with a view to minimising the nuisance.
October 19th.—At this meeting he reported with reference to
certain drainage work which had been carried out by the owner
of No. 1, Broomwood Road, contrary to the regulations of the
Vestry, and as specified in a notice served upon him on the 17th
August, that the requirements had been disregarded and a
portion of the drain repaired, when as a matter of fact it was
necessary to relay the entire drain. The Committee gave
directions, that subject to the opinion of the Solicitor, proceedings
should be taken to enforce compliance with the Vestry's requirements,
and eventually the case came before the Magistrates
at the South Western Police Court, and an order was made
that the works should be carried out.
November 2nd.—At this meeting he reported as to having
attended the Annual Meeting of the Public Health Committee