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that, upon our recommendation, the magistrates withdrew his
licence.
Phoenix-yard, Burton-street, Pimlico.—The owner of this
place complained of the pump-water in his stable-yard. The
water was analysed, and an imperial gallon contained 147
grains of solid matter, of which 13*2 grains were lost by
ignition, while the organic matter amounted to 3 grains.
The saline matter consisted of nitrates and chlorides, with
an appreciable quantity of earthy phosphates. The water
also contained ammonia. These characteristics indicated the
presence of sewage matter, and rendered the water dangerous
to health. A drain passed close by the well, while
a gas-pipe was just above it. The owner promised to use the
water for cleansing purposes only, and has erected a very
large slate cistern, which is supplied with water by the
Chelsea Company.
Conduit between the Cascade at the end of the Serpentine
and Rotten-row.—The water here and the drain into which
it falls became so offensive that your Medical Officer wrote
to the Hon. W. Cowper upon the subject, and received a
reply from Mr. Alfred Austin, the secretary, that means
would be immediately taken to prevent the noxious exhalations
by the application of lime and the removal of mud,
which have been carried into effect.
A proposed Sanitarium in Kinnerton-street.—A memorial
was sent to your Medical Officer early on September 16,
signed by 42 inhabitants of Kinnerton-street and Wiltonplace,
complaining that a Sanitarium for receiving diseased
cows was about to be established in a yard in Kinnertonstreet,
and wishing him to oppose it on sanitary grounds.
Dr. Aldis attended a meeting of the Sanitarium Committee
held at the Mansion House in the afternoon, when, at the
request of Mr. Gibbins. the chairman, he stated the reasons
of his opposition, believing that it was one of the most