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SHELTER.
The table on Page 82 gives particulars as to the number of persons
lodged at the Millfields Road Shelter while their homes were being
disinfected and cleansed. The total number received during the
year 1903 was 148. This shows clearly I think that the Shelter
meets a want. I am of opinion that the need for such a Shelter
will grow stronger as the population gets denser in the Borough. The
cost of maintenance of the persons received is very small, being only
£18 12s. 3d. during the year.
I may here add that in addition to the maintenance each person
received is provided with a hot bath. During the time the Shelter
has been open, I have heard nothing from those who have been
housed, in the way of complaint or reproach ; but many expressions
of gratitude to the Council for providing such a necessary institution.
I give here for the information of tbe Members of the Council an
account of the Expenditure incurred at the Shelters and disinfecting
Station during the year, 1903.