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manner as to be a nuisance, viz., a piece of tile having been
placed over the opening made in the drain pipe and cemented
in. The work had been carried out without notice to the
'Sanitary Authority. A cautionary letter was- sent to the
owner and an apology received. The drain was relaid.
Under the circumstances, no further action was taken.
(/) 7 Gray Street, Blackfriars.
A w.c. pan and trap was fixed at No. 7 Gray Street,
without the necessary notice being previously given as required
under the by-laws—a second offence by the same
builder. A letter was written to him and he replied stating
that, in future, he would take care that proper notice was
given to the Authorities, and apologising for the trouble and
inconvenience caused'. Under the circumstances no further
action was taken.
2. Trough Closets at Salters Hill London
County Council School.
In the Girls' and Infants' Departments of the Salters
Hill London County Council School, trough closets were
found to be in such a condition as to require replacement
by adequate water closets. A letter was, consequently sent
to the London County Council (as the Education Authority)
on May 4th, 1909, asking for this work to be carried out,
but a reply was received to the effect that the County Council
was "unable to give effect to the suggestion," claiming that
such water closets were in good condition. A further letter
was sent on behalf of the Borough Council on June 10th,
1909, pointing out (1) that schools belonging to so important
a Body as the County Council should be kept, as far
possible, up to date as regards their sanitary fittings, and
(2) that the three trough closets (with boxed-in seats) in the
Girls' Department were defective and leaking, shewing the
existence of cracks whit 1 had recently been smeared over