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At the same Court, abatement and prohibitive orders with
£1 8s. 6d. costs was obtained against Messrs. Gould Bros, of
Stratford.
At the Thames Police Court on 25th April.—The owner, of a
traction engine which had emitted dense black smoke in Bow
Road, was fined £5 and 23s. costs.
On 15th September, the Road Breaking Co., Ltd., of Broadway
Chambers, Westminster, was fined £3 and 23s. costs for emitting
dense black smoke from a traction engine in Bow Road. Since
the hearing of these summonses a notable improvement has been
perceptible in the reduction of smoke issuing from traction engines
passing through the district.
Meat and Food Inspection.
The food supplies within the district have been vigilantly
watched.
On 4th March.—A large box of herrings was found unfit for
food and destroyed.
On 27th June.—A pad of skate was examined and found unfit
for food. It was destroyed by owner, and a certificate given
as to its condition.
On 11th July.—About half a bushel of whelks was examined
and found unfit for food. Destroyed by owner and a certificate
of condition given.
On 4th August.—Two trunks of haddocks were found unfit for
food. Destroyed by owner and certificate of unfitness given.
On 5th August.—A trunk of haddocks was examined and found
to be unsound. A certificate of its condition was given, and
the fish was destroyed by owner.