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principles of cleanliness, that conditions fostered by dirt have
declined to such an extent as to be almost negligible. It would
probably be true to say that in the majority of cases of uncleanliness,
the condition has arisen as a result of old age or illness
and not to neglect of the elementary principles of hygiene in
healthy, able-bodied people. Having attained such an excellent
general standard of cleanliness, it is now our duty to see that it is
maintained, and with modern methods and ideas, there seems to
be no adequate reason why this should not be done.
RODENT CONTROL.
The Rodent staff did excellent work during the year and
obtained a large measure of co-operation from the traders and
the public in this matter.
There was an increased number of complaints receivednearly
one-third of which concerned the presence of mice.
The sewers have received the necessary maintenance treatments
in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries.
In no instance was it necessary for statutory action.