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easily and effectually cleansed from the market garbage
and dirt left upon it.
During the hot weather, several parcels of putrid fish
and rotten fruit were destroyed at the Stone Yard, at their
owners' requests.
Animals so kept as to be a Nuisance.—Notices were
served on owners to abate nuisances caused by the keeping
of pigeons, rabbits, dogs, and pigs. In each case the
notices were promptly obeyed.
In conclusion, it is satisfactory to note that the sanitary
condition of the District, comprising as it does so many of
the dwellings of the poor, compares favourably with other
metropolitan districts under similar conditions, and affords
evidence of the efforts of your Board for its improvement.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
S. R. LOYETT,
Licentiate of the Royal College of
Physicians, Edin., &c.
Member of Council of Society of
Medical Officers of Health.
June, 1884. Medical Officer of Health for the
District.