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was discovered that, in a cupboard underneath the staircase,
a number of boxes containing cheescs (known as
"Mayence"--a German delicacy) were stored. These
cheeses were stored at No. 5 Hercules Road for the occupier
of a shop in the immediate neighbourhood, and on
examination, it was found that they could not be condemned
as unfit for food, having regard' to the fact that this
particular brand of cheese is much sought after by Germans
and others, by whom it is considered to be a great delicacy.
The owner of the cheeses was communicated' with, and
they were removed, with the result that no further complaints
were received.
5. South London Electric Supply Corporation, Ltd.
(Bengeworth Road).
Complaints were received during September, 1909, with
reference to an alleged nuisance due to the issuing of fine
particles of coke, coal-dust and smoke from the chimney
shaft of the Generating Station of the 'South London Electric
Supply Corporation, Ltd. (Bengeworth Road), affecting
the surrounding houses. A letter was sent to the manager
with the result that the nuisance ceased. The nuisance complained
of was probably due to the careless use ot fine coal,
containing a quantity of dust, which, when put upon the
fires, is carried by the strong drafts out into the open air,
through the chimney flues, in a burnt or half-burnt
condition.
6. Messrs. Hayes & Sons' Laundry Co. (129a Cold-
harbour Lank).
In connection with nuisance No. 5 (see above), observations were kept during 1909 (September to December) upon
the chimney of the laundry belonging to Messrs. Hayes &
Sons, Ltd., situated at 129a Coldharbour Lane, in close
proximity to the premises of the South London Electric