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vacant sites which was difficult to control. The presence of harmless
rubbish on vacant ground apart from being unsightly leads to
the dumping thereon of vegetable and other refuse which may
well constitute a danger to health, especially for children who play
there. When such deposits were recognised as likely to be injurious
to health they were removed by the Council.
Common Lodging Houses.
The only common Lodging House is that situated at 88, Old
Street, which is licensed for 348 beds. Nineteen visits of inspection
were made.
Canal Boats.
The City Basin has now been closed and canal boats do not
normally halt during their passage along the short stretch of canal
in Borough. No inspections were made of any boats.
Shops.
The number of inspections made under the Shops Act, 1934,
during 1949 was 162, and 25 Notices were served for contraventions.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
There are 7 premises within the Borough in which this type
of business is conducted. Twelve visits were made to these premises.
Rag Flock.
Two samples were taken during the year, both of which proved
satisfactory.
Offensive Trades.
The following premises were licensed for the purpose of carrying
on offensive trades:—
(a) Messrs. Henson, 187, Whitecross Street, E.C.i.
(b) Messrs. F. & W. Warman, Ltd., 5, Eagle Court, E.C.i.
(c) Messrs. T. Kendon & Sons, Charterhouse Mews, E.C.i.
(1i) Messrs. Reubens, Ltd., 71/73, St. John Street, E.C.i.
All were regularly visited. Numerous complaints were received
in respect of the last named in respect of smells, flies and maggots.
Assistance in the investigations was given by one of the leading