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possible in order that the cause for the smoke might be
ascertained and a remedy discussed.
The printed plates, specially designed and issued by the
Greater London Smoke Abatement Committee to provided
in a concise and clear manner hint's for stokers and
engineers, have proved very useful.
The arrangement whereby those who are responsible
may telephone to the office in case of temporary breakdown
of steam raising plant, with consequent excessive emission
of smoke, has been continued and has been appreciated.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
There are only two registered common lodging houses
in the Borough, viz. :—
Nos. 8 and 10, Vicarage Road (Othen's)—50 beds for
men only.
No. 52, Canbury Passage (Marsh's)—35 beds for men
only.
As will be seen, there is no accommodation for married
couples or for children in the registered lodging houses.
There are other premises in the town where lodgers
are taken for short periods, but in these cases the beds are
not let for one night only and there is no common room
for the use of the lodgers. Buildings of this class are not
subject to the Byelaws respecting Common Lodging Houses.
The lodging houses are inspected frequently, and I am glad
to report that the registered occupiers show willingness to
comply with your Council's requirements at all times, and
there is much less need for official action nowadays compared
with some years ago.
Thirty-seven visits were made to the lodging houses
during the year.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
There are but three trades within the Borough which
may be described legally as " Offensive " trades. They
are :—