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Average persons per house occupied 6.42
,, ,, ,, over 10 years 4.56
„ „ „ under 10 years 1.86
,, ,, „ sleeping room 2.10
SUNDAY SCHOOLS, &c.
An inspection has been made of all the Sunday Schools
in the District and the attention of Ministers and Superintendents
called to various sanitary defects. Almost without
exception these have been remedied.
Two of the Sunday Schools, which are also used as
Day Schools, had series of trough closets for the sanitary
conveniences. The matter was considered by the Sanitary
Committee and letters were written to the Managers, asking
them to provide separate water closets, in place of these
conveniences. The matter was duly considered, and I
understand that alterations will be carried out during 1914.
The following hints may be of service to those responsible
for institutions in the District.
1.—Drainage. The inspection chambers should be examined
periodically, gullies cleansed and the drains
thoroughly flushed.
2.— Water Closets. Flushing apparatus should be kept
in working order, the seats and pans of W.C's frequently
scrubbed.
3.— Ventilation of Halls, etc. Openings for air inlets
should be kept uncovered and any tubes likely to harbour
dust should be cleansed occasionally. A frequent thorough
ventilation by opening all windows to their full extent is
essential.