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is very doubtful whether many of the cases certified
as erysipelas should be included in the class of
infectious diseases.
SANITARY WORK.
From the reports of the Chief Sanitary Inspector
it is evident that the activity displayed in recent
years has been fully maintained.
Especial attention has been given to the reconstruction
of drains, and testing their perfect
condition in the most efficient manner.
The number of houses and other premises inspected
during the year ending Lady-day, 1895 was
8,698; 7,135 notices were issued for the execution
of works which were deemed necessary to place
them in a satisfactory sanitary condition. A very
large number of houses found in a dirty and
dilapidated condition were cleansed and repaired.
The repairs in many instances are only of a
temporary character, and no long time elapses
before the attention of the Sanitary Officers has
again to be directed to the same dwelling.
Six hundred and thirty-four houses where infectious
disease had prevailed were disinfected by
the officials of the Vestry, and 56 under the direction
of private medical practitioners.