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tive and nervous invalid. We know that the Anti-Noise
League has a Committee sitting which is dealing with the
social and scientific aspect of noise, with a view to early
legislation. We shall all be anxious to see their final report.
The unnecessary noises we are all suffering from are
legion. Among them may be mentioned those due to
inefficient silencers on sports cars and motor cycles—over
these the police have some control, but only seldom exert it.
The din outside offices produced by roller skating should
certainly be prevented. The shrill screaming whistles of the
fast trains passing through Wembley night and day cannot
be so frequently necessary. The noise made by old, worn
out lorries materially adds to the nuisance.
Even the quiet of Sunday is seriously disturbed by the
fearful noise overhead due almost entirely to civil aviation.
It is quite time this received attention.
We know how useful, perhaps necessary, is the pneumatic
drill, but the noise produced is appalling! Some attempt
should be made to mask or mitigate this, by boxing in or
casing the immediate part operated with asbestos or rubber.
Fortunately this nuisance only stays in one spot a short time.
CONCLUSION.
On behalf of the Public Health staff I desire to express
our great appreciation of the courtesy and consideration
shown during the past year by every member of this Council.
At the same time I should like to take this opportunity
of thanking my able colleagues, the Chief Sanitary Inspector
and other members of the staff for their continued, loyal
assistance in the work of the department.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
CHARLES E. GODDARD.
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