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that the works were to be shut down for some weeks in order to
carry out certain work. The magistrate adjourned the summons
sine die to allow of this being carried out.
There were nearly 200 fewer complaints received during 1907
than during 1906, with a corresponding diminution in the inspections
arising from this cause. The house-to-house inspections also have
diminished, but there has been an increase in the number of visits
paid to houses let in lodgings.
For the first time we record the periodical visits which are
made to eating-houses. Many of these places are in need of
constant inspection; not so much, perhaps, as regards the quality of
food which they supply, but the general conditions under which it is
prepared, and the effect of these conditions on those who carry out
the work.
The remaining items which are set out in the return of work
call for no special notice beyond the indication of the large amount
of detailed work which forms the bulk of the duties of your
Inspectors.
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