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offal that have been clandestinely thrown into the
stuff, and not from fæcal contamination or cesspool
refuse, which, as in former years, might have found
its way into these emptyings.
Another complaint less serious than annoying
to the new comers into the district, is the making
of roads of "hard core" which for a few days in
summer is offensive, and often continues so until
cinders or road metal are laid over it. These
nuisances, if not strictly speaking dangerous to
health, are detrimental to the owners of the property
and to the comfort of those who live on the spot.
I am not prepared to say building operations
are carried on regardless of future consequences,
but I would suggest an inquiry into the subject,
partly in its relation to public health, and partly
in relation to the present and future prospects of this
part of the Parish. The tardy way in which the
public roads are "taken to," leaving frontages
of new houses and mews in a sloppy and damp
condition for a long period, is a sanitary nuisance,
disgusting to owners and occupiers, and presents
unpleasant comparisons with other parts of London,
where new buildings are in course of construction.
It is much to be regretted that medical officers
of health have not more power over the distribution
of new buildings, and, as to better plans for house
accommodation much needed for the working class,
as well as with regard to the public bathing and
* "Hard core" consist of pots and pans, stone jars and bottles, clinkers
and broken crockery, old boots, &c. It often contains oysters and fish shells
in an offensive state. It is put aside and used for road foundations.