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few of glazed stoneware, and one of hard wood, with pewter or
hard wood draining boards or racks. They were all in good condition.
In every case they were supplied with constant cold water,
and in about half the premises with constant hot water in addition.
In a few of the others a supply of hot water was available from
outside the bar.
Glasses and tankards were rinsed in the washing-sink and
set to drain immediately after use. After closing time they were
washed with a brush, drained, and polished with a cloth the
following morning.
In the majority of cases the waste water was carried to a
gully connected to the drain, but in a few cases it was drained to
the sump and pumped to the gully. A few defects in the pipes
were found and rectified.
The methods of dealing with waste beer varied considerably.
In a few cases it was all drained to the sewer. In the
majority of cases it was collected in enamel receptacles, barrelled,
and returned to the brewers, whilst in others the "pull-off" and
overflow from glasses of best beer was received in enamel
containers, filtered into a utiliser, and re-pumped into the main
stream. In every case the condition of the receptacles used was
satisfactory.
Invariably the temperature in the cellars was satisfactory,
cooling apparatus having been installed in several cases. In a
small minority of cases limewashing of the cellars was found to be
necessary, and this, with a few minor defects, was remedied under
verbal instructions from the sanitary inspector, notices being
required in about half-a-dozen cases where defects were more
serious.
On the whole the condition of the premises, apparatus, and
utensils of the trade in beer were found to be excellent. The
premises were subject to the periodical visits of the brewers'
inspectors.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
The many industrial chimneys in the borough are under the
constant observation of the sanitary inspectors, who by visits and
advice are able to secure considerable reduction in the emission of
smoke. Where this fails, notice is served upon the offending firm,
and this has had the desired effect without resorting to
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