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was removed, and the bed room better ventilated;—as they
were advised to be done by the Committee at the beginning
of the proceedings.
A case of trade nuisance in North-row has been investigated.
The husks given off in the process of roasting
coffee entered the bed room windows of the next house to
such an extent that the windows could not be opened.
After a longer negociation than there should have been,
the coffee roasting premises were guarded by gauze blinds,
so that no husks could escape.
Lead Works between Lupus-street, and Effingham-street,
Belgravia. These premises had been closed for about 4
years; meanwhile new houses were constructed close to
them, and the inhabitants have complained loudly against
the manufacture of white lead, which has been lately
recommenced.
The sheds are situate behind the houses and are divided
into 10 large enclosures by party walls, which do not
extend to the roof so that a communication exists between
all the spaces or beds, where 8 stacks, averaging 15 feet
high, are erected. Spent tan is laid down on the ground
with glazed earthenware pots containing diluted vinegar.
The crates of lead are placed upon these pots, and over
all, boards are arranged to form a floor for the next layer
of tan, when the operation is repeated.
To increase the heat and fermentation of the tan the
whole was walled in with horse dung. During this
process a disagreeable vapour escaped through the open
tiles into the houses and caused the present complaint.
Frequent inspections have been made and several of the
Nuisances Removal Committee visited the works on
August 26th.
It has been recommended that the tiles should be