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this communication a circular was issued to all chemists and other retailers in
the Borough, who, it was thought, might possibly be selling Japanese shaving
brushes, indicating the action which they should take with a view to the prevention
of danger from such brushes. No infected brush was traced in the
Borough.
In October, 1921, a further circular on the subject was received from the
Ministry of Health, suggesting that there would be a great advantage if Local
Authorities, possessing efficient steam disinfecting apparatus, would offer brush
manufacturers in their districts facilities for the disinfection of hair upon terms
to be mutually agreed upon. A communication was issued to brush manufacturers
accordingly.

Disinfections.
During the year 389 rooms and 6,785 articles of bedding, clothing, etc., were
disinfected after various infectious diseases.
Special attention is devoted to toys and more particularly to any toy put in
the mouth. These latter are as a rule destroyed.
In addition to the above, 2,798 articles of bedding, clothing etc., were disinfected
at the request of the Medical Officer of Health of Finsbury, during
repairs to the disinfecting apparatus in that Borough.
Arrangements were also made at the request of two firms for the disinfection
at the cost of such firms, of a large quantity of second-hand clothing, prior to
exportation to South Africa. One hundred and twenty-four thousand articles were
so disinfected and certificates given.
Cleansing of Persons Act.
During the year 165 persons (142 men and 23 women) infested with vermin
had their bodies and 2,370 articles of clothing disinfested, free of charge, at our
cleansing stations at the Public Mortuary, Goldsmith Street,