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the measure was introduced, it could not be passed, except in its
original form. I took the opportunity, nevertheless, of drawing
the attention of the Local Government Board to the shortcomings
of the Bill, and it is hoped that a more complete and
satisfactory measure may hereafter be introduced, for even the
operative bakers recognize the necesssity for thorough supervision
of bakehouses by the Sanitary Authority. It may be
mentioned that your Vestry's control over bakehouses in this
Parish was never wholly lost, the sanitary inspectors having, in
accordance with my instructions, continued to inspect them
during the interregnum (1879-83) as before. Although, therefore,
there is still much to desire, in regard to position and
structural arrangements of the premises—few of which were
designed for their present use—sanitary conditions have, on the
whole, been fairly maintained. Upon the passing of the Act
the Society of Medical Officers of Health prepared "Suggestions
for Regulations with respect to Bakehouses," for the guidance
of local authorities. There is no express power for makingregulations,
but it was felt that good would result should local
authorities see fit to adopt regulations framed in accordance
with the provisions of the Acts, for the guidance alike of their
officers and of the proprietors of bakehouses. This course was
followed by your Vestry, and the Regulations, printed in large
type and mounted on cardboard, have been supplied to each
bakehouse proprietor in this parish.
It only remains to add, that the number of bakehouses in
the Parish is 149 ; 82 in North Kensington, and 67 in South
Kensington.
REFUSE.
The prevention of nuisance from accumulations of offensive
matters, coming under the general description Refuse, is a
matter of no little difficulty. The difficulty, common to all parts
of the Metropolis, is not likely to be surmounted without