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them to render by some means the effluents from their works free from the matters which,
when mixed with sewage, give rise to such an unbearable nuisance. 2nd. I would ask the
Vestry to consider whether a representation should not be made to the London County
Council as to the condition of the main sewer, so that this dreadful state of things may in
a great measure be remedied. This representation embracing especially the two points of
ventilation by shafts, and a more frequent and regular flushing of the sewer along this
route." My recommendations were discussed and adopted. The result has been satisfactory.
Houses in Suffolk Street.
On the 28th of April complaint was made of a nauseating, sickening smell from "some
stuff which was being shot on the ground in Suffolk Street, where the new houses are being
erected." The complainant stated that the stench was so great that it made both his wife
and himself sick, and took away their appetites. I, together with the Sanitary Inspector,
met the complainant by appointment on the following day. We found two large heaps of
material which gave off a most obnoxious odour, quite sufficient to give rise to the symptoms
just named. The stench was such as issues from stored fish offal when it has become putrid.
This vile stuff was not only being deposited to form what is known as "made ground," but
was actually being mixed with lime to form plaster for the houses. Whilst on the ground
I gave orders that no more was to be brought there, and a load not yet shot to be taken
away. I also wrote to the District Surveyor calling his attention to what was going on.
He replied, saying, "I visited Mr. Down's buildings, Suffolk Street, to-day, April 30th, and
found that the rubbish you complain of had been removed. Unfortunately, under the
Building Act, I have no legal power over the plaster, and can therefore only use my personal
influence."
Bake Houses
Have been twice inspected. Some were in a most excellent state of cleanliness; others
were not so. Upon the latter, notices were served.
Slaughter-houses and Cow-sheds
Have been inspected. Their condition was satisfactory.