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out by the London County Council previous to the passing
of the London Government Act, 1899. During 1910, no
action was required in regard to infringement of By-laws
before the Magistrate.
One Cowhouse has changed hands during 1910, viz. :
9 Dawlish Street to Mr. John Adams (vice Mr. John Jones).
DRAINAGE CASES.
Drainage Works Improperly Carried Out.
(a) 74 Wiltshire Road, Brixton.
At 74 Wiltshire Road, Brixton, a bath waste pipe was
connected directly with a rain-water head, contrary to the
By-laws of the London County Council. The owner was
communicated with, and a letter was received from his
builder expressing regret for his action. The work appeared
to have been carried out in ignorance. The work was
altered and carried out in accordance with the By-laws to
the satisfaction of the Sanitary Inspector, and, under the
circumstances, no further action was taken.
(b) 53 Hanover Gardens.
At 53 Hanover Gardens, a sink was constructed contrary
to the By-laws of the London County Council, in that the
waste pipe was not under-trapped. The owner was communicated
with, with the result that the work was altered
so as to comply with the By-laws. Under these circumstances,
no further action was taken.
(c) 32 Durand Gardens.
At 32 Durand Gardens, work was carried out without
notice having been given to the Sanitary Authority. The
work consisted of (1) the removing of some garden ground
that abutted on to the back front of the house and the
providing of a retaining wall so as to form an area, and (2)