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Bake-houses.
These houses, of which there are twenty-six, have been twice inspected. My
first notice of them, in the early part of the year, spoke of their condition as much
more commendable than heretofore, my words being :—"Most of them are in
excellent order. There are only three against which complaints of a somewhat
serious character are lodged." My last report was not satisfactory. It would be
very unfair to include all the Bake-houses under the same condemnation. The
great majority are usually found in excellent condition, and are worthy of praise for
the admirable manner in which they are kept. There are however three or four
owners whom at every inspection it has been found needful to caution, or to serve
notices upon, as their Bake-houses and adjoining yards show signs of carelessness
and indifference as to cleanliness.
Slaughter-houses and Cow Sheds.
These places have been several times visited. No objections were raised to
a renewal of the licenses when the annual applications before the licensing
magistrate were made. No new licenses have been granted.
Pail System.
On the 19th of July, 1888, I reported that the first distribution of pails had
taken place. Some months afterwards a second distribution was made. the dust
bins of the houses supplied with pails have since been destroyed. the dust under
"the pail system" is removed regularly twice a week, so that there can be no
accumulation, the yards are kept cleaner, the drains are less frequently choked with