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the water was found satisfactory. A supply is laid on from New River
mains to be used by meter, but little is used.
7. Bunhill Row (Messrs. De la Rue & Co.).—An artesian well
has been bored recently on premises known as the "Crown Works."
The depth of the well is 450 feet, and the water is used for all purposes.
There is also a New River supply.
8. Bunhill Row (No. 52—Messrs. William List & Co.).—This
firm has three wells on its premises, two about 80 feet each, and one
about 350 feet deep. On analysis the water was found to be good, but
it is only used for manufacturing purposes. There is also a New
River supply.
9. Finsbury Square (13, 14, 15 and 16—Royal London Friendly
Society).—These premises, recently rebuilt and used as offices, &c., are
supplied with water obtained from an artesian well 480 feet deep, which
is used for all purposes. When analysed the water was found to be
satisfactory. There is no supply from the New River.
10. Chiswell Street (Whitbread & Co.).—This firm derives part
of its water supply from two wells, one about 150 feet deep and the
other 180 feet deep. The water is used for all purposes. There is
also a New River supply, The well waters are frequently analysed
and have been found satisfactory.
INFANTS' MILK DEPOT.
In December, 1905, a special report was issued by instruction of
the Public Health Committee, on the establishment by a voluntary
society in the Borough of an Infants' Milk Depot (see Report, 1904,
pp. 115-123). The milk is obtained from Mr. Carson's farm in
Essex, and the modification, and if necessary, sterilisation, and
bottling, is carried out at the farm, which is managed on strictly
sanitary and hygienic lines.
The commencement of the Social Workers' Association furnished
the occasion for the establishment of the Finsbury Depot, and the
work entailed was undertaken by a voluntary Committee of medical
men, assisted by some lady visitors. The object was to establish a
Depot on a small scale, under proper control and on satisfactory
lines, for a few children, rather than to work a larger institution
for a considerable number. The whole of the necessary funds were
subscribed by a few friends of the enterprise. The principles by
which the Medical Committee wished to be guided were-