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I would suggest to the Board the propriety of considering the
powers conferred upon them in this direction by the 27th and 28th
Sections of the Sanitary Act, 1866.
In November also, Ann's How, Chusan Place, Gloucester
Court, and Ann's Place, came under my notice. These places
were all found to be in an unsanitary Mate, and on my reporting
to you to that effect, it was resolved to apply to the magistate
for an order to close them as being unfit for human habitation.
The order was applied for and obtained.
On the 18th December I made a Report to the Board
regarding 55, 57, and 61, Brook Street, Ratcliff, under the Pro
visions of the Artisans' and labourers' Dwellings Act, 1868
(Torrens' Act). My Report was referred to the Surveyor in
accordance with the Provisions of the said Act.
Queen Catherine Court, Black Bull Alley, Grove Court,
and certain houses in London Street, were also reported by me
as being unfit for habitation, and were referred to the Surveyor.
Sale of Food and Drugs Act.
One hundred and one samples of Food were examined at
the Laboratory during the year, viz., 31 of Milk, of which
samples were adulterated with water in the proportions of 13,
14, 15, 21, and 29 per cent. The seller of the Milk adulterated
with 13 per cent. of water elected to have a portion of the sample
sent to Somerset House, where the Analysis was confirmed. He was
fined 10/- and costs, and had to pay the costs of the second analysis.
the seller of the Milk adulterated with 14 per cent, of water, pleaded
the 25th sec. of the Act, and the summons was dismissed
the sellers of the others were fined respectively 10/- , 20/-, and 10
with costs in each case. Thirteen samples of butter were examined,
of which one consisted entirely of Margarine; the seller was fined
10/- and costs. Seven samples of Pepper were examined, of which
one was found to be adulterated with grounl Rice. Nine samples of
Mustard were examined, of which one was found to be adulterated