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Scavenging.
Mr. Griffin, the Sanitary Inspector, gives speaks favourably of
the new system of scavenging introduced in 1896, which seems
to give more general satisfaction than the system previously in
force, judging from the diminished number of complaints.
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milk Shops.
The dairies, cowsheds and milk shops were all regularly
inspected during the year, and no serious infringement of the
bye-laws came under notice.
Slaughter Houses.
The two slaughter-houses were also kept in good sanitary
order.
Overcrowding.
Only two cases of overcrowding came under observation
during the year, both of which were abated.
Magisterial Interference.
In no case was it found necessary to invoke magisterial
assistance in procuring the abatement of any insanitary condition.
Periodical Inspection of the District.
The Medical Officer of Health has kept himself well
acquainted with the health and sanitary state of the district by
frequent periodical inspections.
Sanitary Inspector.
As usual, the district was much indebted during the past
year to the very valuable services of Mr. J. T. Griffin, the
Sanitary Inspector.
SHEPHARD T. TAYLOR, M.B., Lond
Chingford,
January 23rd, 1899.