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were investigated, and for the most part satisfactorily disposed
of. 193 houses were white-washed and cleansed and 33 were
repaired. In 117 instances water for drinking purposes was
supplied to houses, and in 49 instances to closets. 231 cesspools
were emptied ; 62 were filled up and abolished; and 45
water closets (with the necessary drainage) were provided. 132
drains were trapped, or cleansed; and 97 yards were paved or
had their pavement amended. Besides the above, 55 slaughterhouses,
64 cow-houses and 84 bake-houses were inspected and
kept under supervision.
The execution of the above works needed the issue of 306
notices to owners or occupiers of houses, of which 13 had to be
repeated. Only 8 summonses were needed. At the end of the
year 8 works for which notices had been served were still
incomplete.
The gas of the South Metropolitan Gas Company; and the
waters of the Southwark and Vauxhall, of the Lambeth and of
the Kent Companies have during the year been periodically examined.
And both the gas and the several waters have been
invariably found to be in a satisfactory condition.
I have lastly, Gentlemen, to express my approval of the way
in which the Inspectors of Nuisances have performed the duties
which have devolved upon them; and to thank you for the continued
kindness which I receive at your hands.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
May 31st, 1865. J. S. BRISTOWE.