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defective drains were discovered and dealt with—in manv
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cases the sewage was found to occupy the whole space
between the ground and floor boards. Out of 271 first
notices served to remedy various defects, it was only
necessary to serve a second in 31 cases, and in but 3
instances had the Court to be attended to obtain orders
for the enforced carrying out of the necessary work.
This I think speaks well for the people themselves, and
shows a desire to do that which must be conducive to
their health and comfort.
Of the 1702 houses inspected but two cases of overcrowding
were found—one of which gave considerable
trouble, necessitating visits at all hours of the night, by
the Inspector, before information could be obtained to
bring them before the magistrate; evidence was given
and an order made for its discontinuance.
The removal of pigs under Magistrates' orders, which
had commenced in 1879, was continued during the present
year. The chief complaints being against Messrs.
Newbey & Buttcrfield; Mr. Shiel, the Magistrate, after
hearing the case, in conjunetion with myself, visited
the former's premises, when food of the most offensive
nature was found, and an immediate order for discontinuance
was made—to the above can be added several
other piggeries from which the pigs have been removed,
making a total of 1154.
The Dust depot of Messrs. Hudson is kept under
periodical inspection and report—the result being that
no undue accumulation takes place.
During the house-to-house inspection the greatest
neglect is often found in the condition of the water
cisterns for months, and in some instances they have