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other than straw" at the end of the
Bye-law. This would prescribe fixed hours for the
removal of peat moss litter.
With the summer months there was the usual
difficulty in securing the removal of manure. It
seems likely that the only remedy for this is for the
Vestry to undertake the work, throughout the year,
in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 36 of the
Public Health (London) Act, 1891. Manure is now
almost a waste product in London, and what the
Vestry would do with it after removal, it is almost
impossible to say.
Canals and Canal Boats.—The Report required
under the Canal Boats Acts was presented to the
Vestry in February of this year. It is satisfactory
to note that no sickness was reported among the
inhabitants of the boats, and no infringements of
the Acts requiring legal proceedings.
Legal Proceedings.—During the year 716 notices
of all. kinds were issued, as compared with 793 in
1898 and 1,060 in 1897. Last year's notices comprised
431 "written intimations," 83 "orders," and
197 notices under Bye-laws. Eighteen cases were
taken before the Magistrate and successfully contested.
The nature of the offence and the result of
each case are set out below.
"Princess Alexandra," P.H., Summons for not complying with order of
Cornwall Road. Vestry, under Sec. 4 of the Act;
mons adjourned sine die; work done;
costs awarded £1 18s.