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With respect to the unsound beef, this was found in the possession of a stall
keeper in Hoxton, who alleged that he purchased it from a salesman in the meat
market for the food of man, and that when it was delivered to him it was in such a
condition as to be liable to be seized and condemned, and he had no doubt that it
was sold to him in this condition.
Proceedings were taken under sec. 47 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
against the salesman in the meat market for having sold meat intended for the food
of man which was unfit for food. The penalty is a fine not exceeding £50, or a term
of imprisonment of not more than six months, with or without hard labour.
The case was heard at the Guildhall. The magistrate being of opinion that the
evidence was not sufficient to warrant a conviction, dismissed the summons, but
refused to allow costs, as he thought there were good grounds for investigation.
SMOKE NUISANCE.
During the year 15 intimations were received from the London County Council
with reference to nuisance from black smoke, and several complaints were received
from other sources. In all cases notices were served and the necessary steps taken
to secure the abatement of the nuisances complained of. The number abated was 29.
In one case legal proceedings were instituted against the owner of certain saw-mills
situate in Drysdale Street. Wood turnings were burnt in a furnace used in connection
with the business, and their charred remains escaping with the smoke from
the shaft of the furnace, being carried by the wind in different directions, caused
annoyance in the neighbourhood. The Vestry proceeded under sec. 23 (2) of the
Public Health (London) Act, 1891, which imposes a penalty on any person who
carries on any trade or business occasioning any noxious or offensive effluvia, or
otherwise annoying the neighbourhood or inhabitants without using the best practicable
means to prevent such effluvia or annoyance; but it was held that the section
did not apply. This particular form of nuisance in connection with smoke does not
appear to have been provided for in the Act, and an injunction appears to be the
only means of preventing its recurrence.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
Under the Vestry's by-laws a lodging house is exempt from the operation of the
by-laws until notice in writing, signed by the clerk to the Sanitary Authority, has
been delivered to the landlord, to supply the necessary information for the
registration of such house by the Vestry. The particulars as to the information
required are contained on the Vestry notices.
During the year 32 such notices have been served with regard to houses let in
lodgings in Essex Street, New Norfolk Street, Church Street, Charles Square, Wilmer