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morning washed under the tap. It is then again ready for use.
Other instructions will be found on the leaflet printed below.
Method of Working Depot.—The objects of the Dep6t are, broadly
speaking, two. First, the provision of suitably modified milk,
sterilised or otherwise, in bottles containing "one feed," for infants
who cannot be breast-fed. Secondly, the practical illustration
for, and instruction of, mothers in the rearing of infants. The
Depot is intended to be both a remedy and a school—a remedy by
supplying suitable nourishment to infants debarred from natural
mother's milk and, where necessary, a school of infant management.
It is not a milkshop where any person can obtain milk, and there
is no desire or intention in any way to injure or affect the milk
trade in Finsbury. It is a specialised milk supply, for special
circumstances which cannot be met by the trade. The Dep6t was
established primarily for infants of the poor, but the Medical
Committee would be prepared to consider any cases introduced by
medical men, or any cases in which the infant is requiring the milk.
These principles have been borne in mind in arranging the method
of procedure.
Mothers desiring to use this milk must apply to the Depdt
(applications are received daily at noon). They must be prepared
to pay the necessary fee and must be residents of Finsbury. If
they cannot pay the fee they must bring a recommendation form
from the Clerk to the Hoard of Guardians. On the Wednesday
following the date of application the infant is brought to the Depot
and medically examined. A number of particulars are entered in a
record book by the two members of the Medical Committee who
are present, including the address and occupation of parents,
physical condition of infant, in addition to weight and length, and
the milk which it is decided shall be supplied. Instructions are
given to the mother respecting the mode of feeding and any
precautions to be taken. The milk is called for daily at noon and
distributed in wire baskets. The following leaflet is supplied:—