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to be of good quality and only in rare instances has the Inspector
had to caution the purveyor. The Inspector has been
consulted by tradesmen on several occasions as to articles of
food about which they had a doubt. In two instances when
the Inspector was called for his opinion, viz: as to the fitness
for food of 250 codlins and 145 mackerel the fish were found
not to be fit for food and destroyed in his presence.
Drainage Examinations. Whenever it is deemed necessary, the smoke
or chemical test is applied to the drain of any
premises. This was done at 83 houses, and in
18 cases defects were found to exist.
Dairies,Cowsheds,and Milk Shops. There are three cowsheds and 24 dairies in the
Borough, all of which have been regularly in-
spected. Three cowsheds have been closed
during the year. The following defects were
discovered and remedied:—Five floors of milk
shops found defective, one water closet defective, and the walls
and ceilings dirty in six instances.
In connection with cowsheds, the walls and ceilings were
found dirty in three instances, and the work of cleansing the
same has been carried out.
Regulations under Section 13 of the Dairies, Cowsheds,
and Milkshops Order were adopted April 7th, 1903, after being
submitted to the Local Government Board.
Canal Boats. During the year two boats were inspected.
Bye-Laws. Bye-laws with respect to Nuisances were framed
by the Town Council and were allowed by the
Local Government Board in May last.
Clause 9, which reads as follows, "The occupier of any
premises shall not keep any swine or deposit any swine's dung
within the distance of one hundred feet from any dwelling