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daily, at eight in the morning and about nine in the evening,
for the removal of refuse which has been deposited
in the streets. The inhabitants approve highly of the
plan. Some persons in England might consider it a
nuisance; but however that may be, the Medical Officers
think that a more systematic arrangement is absolutely
required, as far, at least, as the health of the poor is
concerned, and strongly recommend the consideration
of it to the notice of the Vestry. The poor allege that if
they do not pay for its removal, the scavengers allow it to
accumulate, and are abusive; and even those who are in
better circumstances are anxious for some alteration. A
physician residing in the in-wards told Dr. Aldis that he
could not get his dust removed when necessary, although
he paid 1s. 6d. It is true that a complaint may be made;
but this often involves much waste of time.
St. George's Row, Nos. 2 to 32. A large quantity of
dust and decomposed vegetable matter taken from each
house.
St. George's Place. A similar nuisance was remedied
in 16 houses.
Watling's Yard, Charlotte Street. A large quantity of
dung under the chapel windows. It has been removed.
Eaton Lane North, No. 7. A marine store dealer's.
The shop and lower part of the house have been cleansed
and limewhited.
Ditto, No. 11. A marine store dealer's. The house
has been cleansed throughout.
Eaton Lane South, No. 8. A marine store dealer's.
The shop and the whole of the house very dirty; a quantity
of stinking bones lying on the floor in the back kitchens.
A notice was served on July 12th. The house has been