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properly paved with York flag-stones, and drained, all
joints made in Portland cement; the offal is removed
almost daily; sleeping-rooms, if found over any
slaughter-houses, are closed, or not permitted to be used
for the men to sleep in. The ventilation has also been
greatly improved ; and I may add, that of late through
this constant supervision, the owners of these places
have shown a great willingness to carry out any
reasonable suggestion made to them for constructive
works. If the proposed regulations be strictly carried
out with regard to site, it will close several slaughterhouses
in various parts of the metropolis, and lead
eventually to the erection of Public Abattoirs.
Cow-houses.
These are 14 in number in this Parish, and also
have been very much improved in a sanitary point,
the channels being paved with York and cement joints,
the number of cows reduced, and ventilation improved
by taking away the lofts over the cows, or shafts made
for better ventilation. Manure is insisted upon
removal daily, and for some time I have not received
any complaints of offensive smells from them.
Dead-house, or Public Mortuary.
Although not so large and convenient as it might
be, this place is becoming a great boon to the Parish.
The Inspector pays daily visits, and since the Vestry
appointed a man who had previously had great experience
at St. Mary's Hospital, to be placed at the
disposal of the Inspector, it adds greatly to the convenience
of medical men who have to attend for