View report page

83
modern one on the high-pressure saturated steam principle
—£500 having already been placed in the Estimates for
this purpose.
The disinfecting staff has given every satisfaction during
the year, both collectively and individually. Mr. Norris
(the Superintendent) is now provided with rooms at Arlington
Lodge, Wanless Road, having charge of, and being
responsible for, the plant of the Equifex machine, etc.,
the newly-fitted Refuge, and the Bacteriological Laboratory,
the apparatus of which requires constant supervision.
During 1899, 3 Certificates were received in respect of
rooms, 3 of bedding and clothing, and 178 of both rooms
and bedding, making a total of 184, as compared with 162
last year. The fewer of these Certificates received the
better, as it is more satisfactory for all disinfection work
to be carried out by the Vestry's own appointed officers.

In addition to the 2693 cases of notifiable infectious
diseases (see page 32), each one of which has been attended
F 2