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portions of the premises were used as urinals which were not
intended or adapted for the purpose when the water-closets were
laid down some time previously by an order of the Health Committee.
That the number of men and boys employed on the
date of inspection was sixty-seven, for these, four water-closets
were provided, with flapseats and they were in good working
order. The Committee directed that the walls should be
suitably protected with impervious material and water supply
laid on, in order that the portion of the premises then used as a
urinal might be made suitable for the purpose, and the works
were subsequently carried out.
Also with reference to an offensive business which was
carried on at certain premises in High Street, that the shop
was used for frying fish, but the nuisance complained of
was found to arise from the scraping and drying of skate skins,
which is effected by allowing the skins to become somewhat
putrid in order that the particles of flesh adhering thereto may
be more easily removed. The skins are then stretched on
boards and exposed in the open air. The business in some
respects may be said to resemble gut scraping, and is equally
offensive. That the matter had come under notice in July and
that upon preliminary notice being served, the business was
discontined for a time. It had however recommenced, and
statutory notice had been served. The Committee now directed
that the necessary proceedings should be taken for enforcing same
if in the opinion of the Solicitor, such a course was practicable.
The matter was placed in the hands of the Solicitor and the
nuisance subsequently discontinued without recourse to summary
proceedings.
November 16th.—He also submitted report relative to the
sanitary convenience provided for the use of the workmen at No.
385 Battersea Park Road, that it was without light or ventilation,
and further that no urinal accommodation was provided. That