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Sale of Food and Drugs Act.
The Fines and Costs imposed by the Magistrates under this
Act amounted to £27 9s. 6d., which has been recovered and
paid into the Vestry's Account.
Eight Summonses were taken out under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891, for non-compliance with the Vestry's
Notices. Four cases related to drainage works and general
repairs. The necessary work was executed after the granting
of the Summonses, and they were accordingly withdrawn upon
payment of Costs by the defendants. For improperly keeping
dogs in a dwelling room the defendant was also ordered to pay
the costs, the nuisance having been abated. For exposing
unsound food for sale (oranges) defendant was fined 5s. and 2s.
costs.
The other two cases were adjourned in order that the required
works might be carried out within a time specified by the
Magistrate. One still remains unfinished, while in the other
a second summons was granted, and the defendant was fined £4
and 21s. for non-compliance with the Magistrate's order.
The Mortuary and Coroner s Court.
During the twelve months under consideration, 240 bodies
were received into the Mortuary. One hundred and eight
Inquests were held during the same period, and the sum of
£19 12s. paid to the Vestry for the accommodation afforded by
the Coroner's Court. Fifty-five Post-mortem examinations were
held in the Post-mortem Room adjoining the Coroner's Court.
A large quantity of Disinfecting Powder and Carbolic Acid
has been given away to the Parishioners.
JOHN E. RUGG, Sanitary
FRED. A. BARTH, Inspectors.
Vestry Hall, City Road, E.C.