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COW HOUSES.
The cow houses in the parish have been kept under constant supervision,
and many improvements have been effected in the paving and
drainage arrangements. At the Sessions, the granting of licences was
opposed in the following cases:—
Griffiths, Warley street. Dung pit, grain pit, and a water closet, all
situated actually within the cow shed. These were afterwards parted off,
and the licence was granted.
Lockyer, Minerva street. The place was dilapidated, unprovided with
proper conveniences, and utterly unfit for the purpose of keeping cows in.
The licence was refused; but at the adjourned meeting, Mr. Lockyer
again applied, and promised to carry out certain improvements. A licence
was granted conditionally.
Mann, Three Colt lane. The structure of old shed was condemned as
dangerous by the District Surveyor. Plans and drawings of new shed
were put in; but as the building was not even commenced, no licenoe
was granted.
Rees, Gloucester street, Hackney road. This was a small, ill-constructed,
timber-built shed. The licence was opposed by the Vestry at the first
meeting of the Magistrates; but before the adjourned meeting the shed
was partially rebuilt, and as no further opposition was made by us the
licence was granted.
Hill, Edward street. The lease of these premises had expired, and as
a fresh one had not been granted, the tenant did not care to commence
the entire reconstruction of the shed (which was absolutely requisite), so
he allowed his licence to lapse.
Skinner, Wright's Wharf, Old Ford. The place was in a very dirty
condition, and the requirements of the Metropolitan Board of Works had
not been carried out. The owner, however, bestirred himself and got a
good deal of the work done before the adjourned meeting, so our opposition
was withdrawn.
Applications for New Licences were received from—
Thomas James, Ann's place.
R. Williams, Seabright street.
Both cases were opposed, though not by the Vestry, upon the ground
that it would be impossible so to arrange the sheds that the outside walls
should be at least 20 feet from any dwelling-house. Plans were in each