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of a room occupied by a man, bis wife, and eight children. The
moisture penetrated the roof and ceiling, which had fallen in
some places with the other filth on the floor, thereby rendered
damp and very offensive. Diarrhoea had occurred, and some of
the children were sick on waking in the morning. Immediate
steps were taken, and proceedings were threatened, unless the
work was commenced by the next day. This was effectual;
and the whole of the rooms have been lime-whited and cleansed,
the roof of the house repaired, and a new water closet
erected.
No. 12, St. George's Place.—Three tubs containing hog's
wash and a quantity of cabbage leaves in a foul state. The
wash has been removed, and the occupier cautioned against
offending in future.
"Marquis of Grranby" Public House, Kemp's Row, Pimlico.—
Smell very offensive, supposed to arise from an old drain under
the footpath. The drain was examined, and several rat holes
found, which were stopped, and the sides of the drain
repaired.
Two complaints having been made connected with smoke
nuisances in Belgravia, the Medical Officer communicated with
the proper authorities on the subject, with a view to their
abatement, although it did not come within the sphere of his
official duties.
The Rev. G. C. White wished Dr. Aldis to attend at St.
Barnabas' Church, in order to examine the crypt with him, as
the clergy were desirous of appropriating a portion of it for the