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(b) Cow-houses.
In 1882 there were 79 cow-houses licensed in the district.
Since that date there has been a progressive reduction
in the numbers and the last cow-house remaining was
closed in September, 1934, although still registered.
(c) Slaughter-houses and Slaughtermen.
Three Slaughter-houses were licensed (renewals) as follows :—
207 Coldharbour Lane (A. J. Clark).
121 Norwood High Street (rear of) (W. Crouch).
60 Kennington Park Road (T. H. Grellier).
Twelve slaughterer's licences were granted under the
provisions of the Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
(d) Common Lodging-houses.
Three Common Lodging-houses were licensed (renewals) as
follows;—
19 Belvedere Crescent.
106 Wandsworth Road.
88, 90 and 92 Westminster Bridge Road.
(e) Milk Shops. (See page 72.)
(f) Ice Cream Vendors.
At the end of the year there were 454 known vendors of Ice
Cream in Lambeth. All premises used for the manufacture
and/or sale of Ice Cream are registered in
accordance with the requirements of Section 5 of the
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1932.
(g) Bakehouses.
There are 134 bakehouses on the Register compared with 222,
214, 214 and 140 for the years 1901, 1911, 1921 and 1931
respectively ; 33 are underground, and machinery is
installed in 44.
(h) Food Premises. (See page 75.)
Smoke Abatement.
Metal plates containing suggestions to avoid the unnecessary
emission of smoke have been distributed to all firms using hand-
and oil-fired boilers in the area. These have been fixed prominently
in the stokeholds and are appreciated.
No. of complaints received 42
No. of intimation notices served 42
No. of observations made 80
Every effort is made to enlist co-operation with industry by the
sanitary inspectors in order to reduce the waste and nuisance from
smoke.