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advised to provide suitable vans which could be loaded direct from the stables and,
when full, be removed without disturbing their contents. This method of removal had
been adopted elsewhere in Shoreditch by the Company, and with satisfactory results.
The suggestion, however, was not acted upon, and the nuisance continuing it became
necessary for inspector Quelch to take out a summons. As the result of the
magistrate's order for the abatement of the nuisance, the steps suggested have been
taken, and no further complaints have been received.
HOUSES CLOSED.
The following houses were closed during the year ending December 31st, 1900, in
consequence of the service of sanitary notices, either on account of being unlit for
habitation or in order to enable the necessary works required for putting them into a
proper sanitary condition being carried out in an effectual manner:—
Allerton Street, No. 33. Scawfell Street, Nos. 9, 11, 13 and 15.
Boundary Street, No. 17. Whitmore Eoad, No. 57.
Branch Place, No. 19. Watson's Place, No. 36.
Hare Alley, Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Smart's Buildings, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
With respect to No. 33, Allerton Street, this house was closed last year with a
view to enabling the necessary sanitary work to be effectually carried out. This
however was not done. The house was subsequently found to be again in occupation
without a proper water supply, and proceedings for its closure were taken before a
magistrate, which have already been referred to.
The houses in Hare Alley and Boundary Street have been from time to time
under the notice of the Public Health Department, and this year they again came under
observation principally on account of dilapidations, a good deal of cleansing being also
required. It was also found that the lower rooms were badly lighted and ventilatedThe
owners, it appears, contemplated clearing the ground for building purposes in the
near future, so on receipt of sanitary notices from inspector Jordan they were closed,
and shortly after demolished.
The house in Branch Place was closed on receipt of a sanitary notice from
inspector Lindon. It was generally dilapidated and very dirty; the drains, moreover,
were in an extremely defective condition and extensive works were necessary to
put the premises in a proper sanitary condition. It was therefore deemed advisable for
the house to be closed, in order to allow of the necessary works being carried out
effectually.
The houses in Scawfell Street were closed as the result of the service of sanitary
notices by inspector Frith. They were dirty and dilapidated throughout, the watercloset
accommodation and sanitary arrangements generally had to be seen to, the
brickwork required attention, and altogether works of such an extensive character
were found to be necessary that it was practically impossible to proceed whilst the
houses were in occupation.