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when the defendant relied upon a warranty given by the wholesalers,
also situated in the Borough. Information was laid against
the latter firm, and the case was eventually dismissed by the Court
on payment of costs.
All samples taken under the Rag Flock Acts are now divided
into three parts, one being retained by the Inspector in case of the
Public Analyst's certificate being disputed. In any future amendment
of the Acts it would be advisable to make this procedure
compulsory.
Offensive Trades.

In addition to these, there are two premises wherein soap is
made by a cold process which does not involve boiling.
Information having been received from another district of
the proposed removal to the Borough of a firm of pigs' hair cleaners,
the firm were warned that permission to establish must be
obtained. Such permission was refused by the Council.
The fish meal factory referred to in previous reports continues
to be carried on in a very satisfactory manner. It will be understood
that as the raw material consists of fish waste, often in a
state of decomposition before delivery, the running of this factory
without nuisance is a creditable achievement.
As a result of inspections by night, two firms were prosecuted
for emitting to the atmosphere fumes arising from fat melting
and the treatment of dog carcases without having previously
passed the fumes through a condenser and an incinerator as
required by the Bye-laws. Penalties were imposed in each case.
Permission to extend their premises to a firm of fellmongers,
was refused.
Five hundred and seven inspections of premises carrying on
offensive trades have been made, resulting in many modifications-of
procedure in the conduct of the business.
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