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The teaching of swimming to these has been in operation since the
Baths were opened, and can only be productive of good results in the
future by the formation of cleanly habits and in the enjoyment of
healthy exercise.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
These were carried on by the cooking of offal and extraction of fat,
in connection with the keeping of pigs. Two of the premises formerly
occupied for these purposes are no longer in use, but there is still grave
danger that similar nuisances will arise, and to obviate such a
possibility Bye-laws for the keeping of pigs should be framed, and the
boiling of offal or pig-wash, with or without the extraction of fat,
should be declared an "Offensive Trade," under Section 51 of the
Public Health Act, of 1907.
The Bye-laws by dealing with the construction of the styes and their
position in reference to dwellings and public streets, could be made
to prevent those nuisances which arise from housing pigs in any kind
of farm building or in close proximity to the roadways.
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
These—twelve in number—were systematically visited during the
year and at all times were kept under observation.
They are, as far as structural conditions and location will allow,
well kept and clean, but the essentials of a good slaughter-house are
lacking in all of them.
Such buildings should be ample in size, well lighted, freely ventilated,
and apart from other buildings, which is not the case here.
In consequence of the number of these premises much difficulty is
experienced in their proper supervision, and at best is imperfect and
unsatisfactory, and will always remain so as long as private slaughterhouses
exist.
To properly supervise would mean an inspector at each of the
premises on the days of slaughtering, otherwise meat unfit for the food
of man can be prepared and sold for use to the public.