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the steps necessary for placing it in a sanitary condition. It
was, however, decided to build a new Eefuge, and this is now
approaching completion.
The Refuge was used ou two occasions for a total of 8 people.
In 1894 it was used on nine occasions by 20 persons, and in
1895 on two occasions by 10 persons
48. Bakehouses.—As usual, I inspected all the Bakehouses
twice, in the spring and autumn. I found their condition on
the whole satisfactory. Under the new Factory Act, no now
bakehouses can be opened underground. This will greatly
tend to improve the condition of things in regard to light aud
ventilation.
49. Dairies.—I inspected all the dairies during the year in
company with the Chief Inspector, and some of them independently
at other times. Certain improvements were
carried out on our suggestion.
The general sanitary condition of the dairies is fairly satisfactory,
but there is no doubt that the existing regulations for
the control of dairies leave much to be desired. There are no
regulations for securing that cows are free from Tubercle, or
that their udders are clean when they are milked, or that the
hands that milk them are clean. There is thus no security
against the conveyance of disease by milk. All these matters
are provided for in Continental dairies. The penalties for
watering and otherwise adulterating milk too are absurdly
insufficient. Probably more disease is caused by impure milk
than by any other article of diet except alcohol.
50. Slaughterhouses.—I inspected all the Slaughterhouses
with the Chief Sanitary Inspector, and advised as to measures