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As you are aware, this Shelter is not intended
for the use of the poor only, any person within
the City Sanitary district who may be inconvenienced
by the process of disinfection after
infectious disease in his or her dwelling, having
a right to the accommodation it affords, under
the provisions of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891, Sec. 60 (Sub-sec. 4).
Twelve families, comprising 22 adults and 18
children, total 40 persons, were received and
provided with lodging, food, and attendance
during the purifying of their houses after—
Scarlet Fever - - from 5 families
Diphtheria - - „ 6 „
Enteric Fever - „ 1 family
12 families
One family came from a home consisting of
three rooms, 6 of two rooms, and 5 of one room.
In every instance the benefits provided have
been received with grateful appreciation and
decorum.