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The deaths which occurred at various periods of life were 16
under one year, 15 between one and five years, 14 between five and
sixty years, and 12 above sixty years.
There were 2 Inquest cases, in both the verdicts were "suicide"
by poison.
I have visited the Glue and Size Manufactory of Messrs.
Young & Co. A decided odour of scutch pervaded the whole of the
premises. This however was not, perceptible outside. I attributed
it to a number of dirty casks, and quantities of bones, hoofs, and
animal matter of various kinds, which presented a very large surface
fully exposed to the action of the sun. The process of boiling both
glue and size was in operation, although not so actively as on other
occasions when I have, visited these premises. The vapour which
arises from boiling the glue is made to pass through the furnace, and
if proper attention be paid 10 the working of the, apparatus 1 do not
think any nuisance is likely to arise, except perhaps for a short
time when the pans are being emptied. The boiling of size is conducted
in large shallow open pans situated at some distance from
any street. The edges and surroundings of these pans had a very
filthy appearance, and the, vapour or steam given off was by no
means of a pleasant or appetitive character. This seemed to be due
to the quantity of animal matter and the action of heat on fat, and
not, to any putrid condition of the, materials. There was no
nuisance at the distance of a few yards from the pans. It would
have been better if the apparatus which has been successfully applied
to the glue, pans had also been applied to the size pans, but I am
not certain that this would obviate all complaints. It is evident
that the boiling can be, conducted without any nuisance, as I have
myself repeatedly witnessed. It is also clear, from the testimony
of several persons, that very offensive smells do, from time to time,
arise from these premises, and cause a nuisance to persons dwelling
in the Yalding Road. These smells are occasional and not
permanent. I believe they occur when the pans are being emptied.
The firm have at all times expressed their willingness to do anything
they can to prevent any nuisance. I have advised the
removal of all offensive materials, cleansing the size vats, protecting
the casks from the sun, the free use of sanitas as a deodoriser, and
greater care in the manufacture.
I have also visited the adjoining premises of Mr. Brockies, and
Messrs. Powell, and am satisfied that neither of these are likely to
occasion any nuisance in the Yalding Road.