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which was created by them, and it was then determined
by the Sewers and Sanitary Committee that
proceedings should be taken against the proprietors,
Messrs. Edgington and Co., under the 12th Clause of
the Nuisance Removal Act. The case, supported by
the evidence of Dr. Bernays, and opposed by that of
Dr. Dugald Campbell and Dr. Tidy, was first heard
before Mr. Partridge in November. After several
adjournments, and after the Magistrate had himself
visited the premises, he ordered that certain structural
alterations, which had been discussed and approved
of by Drs. Campbell and Bernays, should be carried
out. These consisted mainly in the erection of a
wooden building with air-tight roof and windows,
with a paved or asphalted floor, and with walls lined
with perforated zinc, between which and the wooden
outer wall, there was to be a layer of charcoal. These
works have been completed, and I believe that the
nuisance has, in consequence, been in some degree
abated.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. S. BRISTOWE.