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ending December, 1867, in tbe former, and there is still space
for a good many more, especially as in many instances only one
coffin has been placed in a grave. As regards Abney Park
cemetery, it is by no means full, and the regulations issued by
Her Majesty's Privy Council are strictly observed.
I have also made numerous inspections of manufactories
during the year, and have appeared at the police courts to give
evidence, under the 54th and 55th sections of the Old Building
Act, against the proprietors of the Star works, the Varnish
manufactories in Valentine Road and White Post Lane, Hackney
Wick. I have also inspected several times Redwood's factory,
the Parkseine works; the Fat Melters'; and Messrs. Barnes at
Hackney Wick. The Star works were opened for the purification
of paraffin for making candles, and a large quantity of rock
(paraffin) oil was used in the manufacture. The smell was
extremely disagreeable and was very much complained of. It
was situated in a very crowded neighbourhood, and carried on in
a building within a few feet of a house. When the case was
called on, the magistrates adjourned it for two months to allow
the defendant to obtain other premises. During the interval,
they were burnt down, and have not been occupied for a similar
purpose.
The Fat Melters was also much complained of by persons
in Victoria Park, and after several inspections, finding that
several alterations required by me had not been carried out, I
obtained an order for the prosecution of the owner. It was
not necessary, however, to put it into force, as the business was
removed during the autumn.
I also paid several visits to Mr. Redwood's chemical manufactory
adjoining the Hackney Union, and suggested several
alterations which were immediately carried out by Mr. Redwood.
Amongst other works which I requested him to perform was