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Builders and contractors continue to put in very trumpery
forms of Waste Preventers, which easily and continually get
out of order. An improved pattern should be insisted on.
52. Long Hoppers are being gradually displaced by Short
Hoppers or some other improved form of pan. But I find
that long hoppers are still put in occasionally. It is a
question whether even short hoppers fulfil the requirements of
the County Council Bye-Laws.
53. I discovered that a Cesspool had been constructed for
some new houses in Plumstead Common Road, contravening
the County Council Bye-Law, which forbids a cesspool to be
placed within 100 feet of a house—the cesspool was in this
case within 10 feet. On the recommendation of the Health
Committee, the sewer was continued so as to enable these
houses to be drained into it.
The Churchyard.
54. The Churchyard was inspected by me at various times.
There were 358 interments during the year, compared with
318 in 1894. This is far more than is desirable. So far little
or nothing has been done to improve the boundaries and
general condition of this burying ground. I believe that the
whole matter is receiving the close attention of the new Vicar,
and it is to be hoped that he may be quickly able to put an
end to the present discreditable state of things.
The Cemeteey.
55. I have inspected the Cemetery and found its condition
all that could be desired.