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This is the second occasion on which remains have been found in the
immediate vicinity of Allhallows Church. In November, 1892, during the
construction of an open area round the Church itself, a quantity of human
remains were removed and re-interred at Ilford under a faculty ; and by
arrangement with the Churchwardens, it was agreed to bury the remains
recently found, in the plot of land purchased on the former occasion.
The removal and re-interment was carried out on the 19th September,
when three large cases were buried at Ilford in accordance with the conditions
of the licence.
SUMMER FLUSHING OF COURTS.
All the courts and narrow passages throughout the City were regularly
flushed during the summer months under the direction of the City Engineer,
who informs me that in this service and the flushing of the main streets, no
less than 65,965,997 gallons of water were used.
Disinfectants were also freely supplied where necessary.
The condition of the approaches to Billingsgate Market and the Custom
House, as heretofore, required special attention. There has always been a
difficulty in keeping the thoroughfares in this neighbourhood free from the
nuisance caused by the drippings from the fish carts, especially in hot weather;
but I am glad to say that during last year no single complaint reached me
of nuisances so caused.
Of all the courts and alleys in question, 9 were flushed six times a week,
21 five times a week, 2 four times a week, 26 three times a week, 128
twice a week, and 80 once a week.
LIMEWASHING OF COURTS.
Unless the 96 courts and narrow passages throughout the City are
cleansed frequently, they become dirty. The constant passage of traffic and
vehicles, together with the smoke-laden atmosphere, make the walls of these
narrow passages unsightly and objectionable ; and in order to combat this
they are cleansed and limewashed twice a year under the direction of the
City Engineer. Of the places so treated during 1910, 24 were situated in
the East District, 39 in the Middle District, and 33 in the West District.