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calved cows, the calf of one of which had died after being suckled by
the cow for four or five days, and which were all three in a morbid
condition suggestive of the condition of the Hendon cows in 1885.
These facts render it probable that a morbid condition of the cow was
responsible for the human illness which ensued in the present case.
Cowsheds.—There is now only one cow-keeper at 13, Marsbam Street
(licensed for 19 cows). No. 7, Arthur Street, which was licensed for 12
cows, has been given up. These premises were visited 29 times during
the year.
There are no slaughter-houses or "offensive trades" carried on in
"Westminster.
Fried Fish Vendors, &c.—Draft By-laws made under the General
Powers Act, 1908, have been under discussion and various amendments
suggested, but they have not yet been definitely settled.
Inspection of Food.
The food exposed for sale in shops and on stalls in the street markets
has been regularly inspected every day (including Sundays). The
following list shows the quantity of food condemned and destroyed
during the year. The bulk of it was submitted by the owners or
purchasers for the opinion of your officers:—

Plaice, 1 ton 6 cwts. 48 lbs.; Dabs, 50 lbs.; Haddock, 1 cwt.; Fish (various), 214 tins ;
Caviare, 10 tins; Sardines, 1 cwt. 28 lbs.; Lobsters, 100; Ducts, 24 : Grouse, 7.
The following articles were seized and condemned; appended is a
note of the action taken.