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houses let in lodgings, etc.— continued.
The Regulations give power to the Vestry at all times,
'by their Officers, to enter and inspect all houses let out in
lodgings, or occupied by members of more than one family,
of the maximum rateable value of £80 per annum and under,
to fix the number of persons who shall occupy such houses,
to compel the proper cleansing and ventilation of the
premises, to require adequate accommodation for washing
and an efficient supply of water, for the notification of all
cases of infectious disease, for efficient water-closet accommodation,
and for the proper paving of all yards and areas.
Persons offending against any of the Regulations are
liable to a penalty not exceeding 40s. for any one offence,
and an additional penalty not exceeding 20s. for every day
during which any default may continue.
Mr. William Cooke (Inspector of Nuisances and Pavements)
has been appointed Inspector of such houses.
WOOD PAVING.
The following streets have been paved with wood during
the year, viz.:—Exeter Street (re-paved), and part of the
south side of Leicester Square.
ASPHALTE PAVING.
The carriage-ways of the following streets have been
paved with asphalte during the year, viz.:—White Hart
Street (part of) and Craven Street.
THAMES EMBANKMENT.
On the 19th March, 1885, a letter from the Metropolitan
Board of Works was considered, requesting the Vestry to