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more disagreeable duty than this could scarcely be conceived, for not only
do the Inspectors run the risk of taking the fever, but the things are
generally so filthy as to be most repulsive. Then there is the want of
proper accommodation for burning. Various places have been tried for
the purpose, but so great is the nuisance that where we destroy them the
neighbourhood becomes alarmed, and it is only by securing the presence
of the police that we prevent a breach of the peace.
All cow and slaughter-houses have been kept under supervision, and
one cow keeper has been fined for not removing the dung in a proper
manner.
The water supply has called for constant attention, owing to the
reluctance of some owners to conform with the requirements of the
Company, and the water was in consequence cut off from 1072 houses.
In all these cases notices had to be served, and the premises visited several
times before it was again laid on.
DUSTING, &c.
This is still a very vexatious point, for it appears that whoever the
contractor may be, he seems to try "how not to do it." Complaints are
continually being made that dust is left in the bins for months. Even the
public receptacles are frequently overflowing, thus engendering disease by
their impure exhalations, and giving to passers by an impression of the
uncleanliness and want of care of the inhabitants.
Whilst I am on this subject, I may state that great exertions have been
made by the Sanitary Staff to get the costermongers to take away the
refuse of the stalls, especially on Saturday nights, so that the streets
should present a cleanly appearance on Sunday; but although bills have
been distributed, the men cautioned, and some summoned and fined, I am
sorry to say that I cannot report much improvement.
Thanking the Vestry, and especially those Members forming the
Sanitary Committee, for their cordial co-operation and support,
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
THOS. SARVIS.