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portion of the sulphuric acid vapour does escape from the shaft, and if
that portion produces the annoyance complained of it ought to be conveyed
away and condensed.
A complaint against a waste cotton factory in Sheppy Yard has
been preferred, and an order has been served upon the proprietor, Mr.
Schleman, to abate the nuisance. It appeared upon inquiry, that a large
quantity of cotton in small particles is driven up a shaft which then
fall about the neighbourhood, and make their way into the houses,
yards, and cisterns of the inhabitants. The owner of these premises seemed
to be perfectly aware of the nuisance, and he promised to adopt such means
as would prevent its continuance. The nuisance is now partially abated.
The Malt-roasting Premises of Messrs. French & Jupp, in Bell Lane, and
of Mr. Walmsley, in Booth Street, have formed the subject of frequent
complaints from the inhabitants residing in the neighbourhood of those
factories. The irritating smoke and vapour which escape from these
premises produce head-ache, smarting of the eyes, and cough; and I have
no hesitation in stating my belief, that the inhaling of this smoke and
vapour is not only a great nuisance, but is injurious to health. Unless
these manufacturers adopt efficient means to destroy, within their premises,
the noxious products of the roasting of Malt, it will be incumbent on the
Board to take legal proceedings, to compel the abatement of the nuisance.
The means hitherto adopted, either by Messrs. French & Jupp, or by
Mr. Walmsley, have not proved sufficient to relieve the inhabitants from
the deleterious effects of these nuisances. A complaint from some of the
inhabitants of the Road-side was made to the Board, of a similar nuisance,
from the Malt-roasting factory in the New Road, As this factory is not
within the Whitechapel District, the Board directed Mr. Turner to write
to the local authority of Mile End Old Town upon the subject.
Unwholesome Food.
Proceedings were taken against William Francis Smith, a butcher,
residing at 76, Cable Street, for having on his premises a pig which was
unfit for human food. The pig was seized by one of the Inspectors, and
was conveyed to the Police Court. The Magistrate, on viewing the pig,
condemned it as being unfit for food, and gave instructions that it should
be [seen by the Medical Officer of Health. On seeing the pig, I felt
satisfied that it was not fit for human food, and I directed the Inspector to
have it conveyed to the Horse Slaughterer's premises, in Buck's Row, and
see that it was destroyed. Mr. Smith was afterwards summoned for the
offence, and fined £4, and £1 13s. 6d, costs.