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a public improvement of more than a local character, that it
may be hoped the County Council will see fit to comply with
your Vestry's application for co
operation, and so contribute
to the removal of an eyesore and a nuisance.
Smoke Nuisance.
Not much was done during the year in the way of
smoke-prevention. In July proceedings were taken with
respect to the London Colour Printing Works in Exmoorstreet,
North Kensington. The summons was adjourned
sine die, an undertaking having been given by the
company to provide proper appliances, and to use smokeless
coals only in the future. At the same date proceedings
were taken against the Royal Sanitary Laundry in Hewerstreet,
a fine of five pounds being inflicted. In October proceedings
were ordered in respect to St. Marylebone Infirmary,
Exmoor-street, no action having been taken by the Guardians
upon repeated representations made to them on the subject; but
ultimately the summons was withdrawn, the Guardians having
engaged to adopt measures to prevent recurrence of the
nuisance.
Goods of Evicted Tenants.
Complaints arise from time to time of obstructions
to the public thoroughfares due to the practice of
depositing thereon furniture and goods in connection
with the eviction of tenants under legal process. The
inspectors being powerless in the matter, the sanitary
committee referred it to the law and parliamentary committee,
asking to be advised as to the powers and duties of the
Vestry in regard thereto. This committee were of opinion
"that the Vestry have power to remove furniture and goods
so placed upon the public way when the same is derelict and
creating an obstruction, but are under no legal obligation to
do so." They also pointed out that by recent magisterial
decisions "it has been held to be an offence in carrying out