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building were frequently short of water, and that consequently the
flush to the closets was at times insufficient, if not absent. The
water tanks are situated at a height of over sixty feet, and though I
am informed they are filled every morning, it is quite a common
occurrence for the buildings to be short of water in the afternoon.
The trustees were written to upon the subject, but they replied
stating that the quantity of water supplied per head per diem
was 10 gallons, which they considered sufficient. Thin quantity
however, gives no margin for waste, and I am of opinion that at
least 20 gallons should he allowed. The buildings an? on the
constant supply, and it is only the height at which the tanks are
placed, which limits the quantity of water. A small gas engine to
propel the water into the tanks in the middle of the day would
obviate the difficulty.
In June began series of complaints against Messrs. Wickens,
Pease & Co., Bone Boilers, of Broad Bridge, Shadwell. This place
has frequently been the subject of my Report. As a rule during
the winter months no complaints are made, but with the advent of
summer they are very frequent On the present occasion I found
a nuisance arising from the defective paving in the yard, the
insufficient height of the shaft, and the general dirty condition of
the premises. A notice was served, calling upon the Company to
cement the yard, to raise the shaft 30 fret, and an arrangment
was come to, whereby the small bones and stale material which
came in every day should be put into the coppers at once and
boiled, and directions were given to keep the place cleaner. All
these were attended to, and since then I have had no complaints.
The Slaughter and Cow Houses were duly inspected
and reported upon. No opposition was made to the renewal of any
licence. For a list of these premises, I beg to refer you to
Table IX.
The Bakehouses were also inspected once in the Spring,
and again in the Autumn, and notices were served to remedy
defects. A list of these places will be found at tho end of the
Report.