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complaint under the direction of the Vestry
Solicitor. The proceedings were commenced on
the 20th of February, and are still pending. They
have led to a material improvement in the Sanitary
condition of the houses in question, but it is to be
regretted that some of the most important requirements
of the Committee have not yet been complied
with.
Canal Basin.
On the 4th of May I was instructed by the
Sanitary Committee to write to the Directors of
the Grand Junction Canal Company, requesting to
be informed "what measures the Company were
prepared to take for preventing the evil consequences
likely to ensue from the foul condition of
the Basin." In reply, the Directors expressed their
willingness to take the necessary steps, proposing
either to change the water or to employ some mode
of disinfection. At the same time the subject was
brought by the Sanitary Committee under the
notice of the Vestry, when it was resolved
(May 16th) "That the Sanitary Committee be
empowered to resort to the proper legal remedies."
In order to give effect to this resolution the
Vestry Solicitor received instructions to confer with
the Directors, and it was also thought advisable that
I should take part in the conference, which was
fixed for the 19th of May. I then stated that in