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with earth, thus giving increased facilities for damp to soak into the walls.
I understand that the rooms, which although now without light or
ventilation, except through the door, are still used as bedrooms in some
cases at any rate, but, unfortunately, so long as they are occupied in
conjunction with a room on the floor above, no legal remedy is available
to prevent their continued use for this purpose. That such a condition
can be suffered to exist with impunity is certainly a blot on our system
of sanitary law.
Underground Rooms.
With regard to underground rooms generally,
due attention continues to be directed to them, and the regulations on
the subject are strictly enforced.
Houses let in
Lodgings.
There are 65 houses registered under the Bye-laws
(Table XXIII.) and inspections have been systematically
made to ensure compliance with the regulations.
The Baths continue to be extensively used, no less than 143,205
bathers having made use of them during the year. The greatest number
of bathers in one day was 2,429. The popularity of both the Private
and Swimming Baths amongst females continues to increase.
During the season 28 Schools attended the Baths for instruction
in swimming, 22 Board Schools, and 6 National Schools, Private
Schools, etc. The total number of children attending was 31,727, an
average of 933 per week.
Sanitary
and other
Improvements.
The following are the principal improvements to be
recorded during the past year :—
1. The erection of two public urinals at Barge House, and Albert
Road.
2. The completion of the paving of the main road from Beresford
Square to Charlton with granite sets.