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fined £10. In December the writer had again to call the
attention of the Vestry to renewed offences, and the Vestry
ordered proceedings; immediately such proceedings were
ordered the two Companies abated the nuisance, and
therefore no further legal action was taken.
The removal of manure at regular intervals was enforced
more strictly than in former years, and a number of
summonses, all leading to convictions, were taken out against
the occupiers of certain premises in York Terrace Mews,
Spring Mews, John's Yard, and Brook's Yard. It is to be
hoped that this action of the Vestry will have a good effect
in causing strict observance of the law during 1900.
Four persons were summoned and fined for removing
hog-wash during prohibited hours. The owner of a rag shop
was proceeded against for not carrying on his business in a
proper maimer, but the Magistrate, after hearing much
evidence for and against, dismissed the summons without
costs. The owner of three kitchens in Hereford Street was
summoned for allowing the said kitchens to be illegally
occupied; the owner of 10, Linhope Street for overcrowding;
the owner of 10, Henry Street for not complying with a
drainage notice; the owner of 123, Princess Street for not
abating certain nuisances; and the owner of some houses in
Violet Hill for not providing a proper water supply.
HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES ACT.
No. 48, Linhope Street, and No. 6, Harrow Street, were
condemned under the Housing of the Working Classes Act,
and closed under Magistrates' orders. A satisfactory
arrangement was made between the London County Council
and the Freeholder (Lord Portman), with regard to the
clearing of the Nightingale Street area, and the construction
thereon of Artisans' Dwellings. It is to be hoped that in the
course of 1900 this very desirable improvement will be
accomplished.