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previously expressed opinion 'that these cases would occasionally
occur,' for I now think that with factories constructed on this plan,
and business conducted with the most minute precautions, it would
be possible to carry on the use of yellow phosphorus without injury
to the workers."
Appended will be found the annual reports of Inspectors Boyce
and Field, the Sanitary Inspectors for the west and east
SANITARY divisions of my district. There is also attached the annual
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report of Mr. C. W. Raymond, the inspector of nuisances
in manufactories so far as it relates to Bow. I again strongly urge a
careful perusal of these reports, for they will show the energy and zeal
of the staff, whose loyal co-operation, hard work, and practical intelligence
I desire to emphatically recognise. In cold print the
figures relating to their work may appear bald and uninteresting, but
it is nevertheless true that a proper discharge of the duties there
detailed have necessitated much persistent labour, and in many cases
not a little anxiety. I desire that my staff shall receive credit for their
work, which is sometimes unpopular, even in these days of enlightenment,
and often unappreciated. That work has been thoroughly well
done, and will contribute, I am sure, to a lasting benefit to the
district.
In conclusion, I am once more glad to be able to place on record
my thanks to the members of the Board, the members of the Sanitary
Committee, and my colleagues for the assistance they have at all
times afforded me in carrying out the sanitary administration of Bow,
while the confidence reposed in myself and staff generally is equally
gratifying and encouraging .
Stimulated and supported by the Board I have been able to place
before you a very good year's work, work cheerfully and well done.
Inspectors Raymond, Boyce and Field, and their assistants, not
forgetting Disinfector Quested, have performed their parts as if they