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The articles disinfected in the hot-air disinfecting
chamber belonging to the Parish were as follows:—
70 Beds 40 Waistcoats
120 Mattresses 35 Trousers
40 Palliasses 62 Carpets
92 Quilts 30 Hearth-rugs
220 Blankets 33 Curtains
122 Sheets 75 Towels
92 Bolsters 30 Cushions
195 Pillows 40 Table Covers
29 Dresses 30 Rugs
23 Shawls 14 Suits of Clothing
35 Coats
And a large quantity of sundry articles.
The total number of complaints attended to and of
notices served was larger than in 1882—678 as compared
with 603.
The old hot-air disinfecting oven had become worn out,
so your Committee of Works sanctioned the purchase of a
new one, and I recommended the fitting up of one of
Dr. Ransom's, and the construction of a new disinfecting
chamber with an entirely separate room for the articles after
disinfection ; this work has been carried out very thoroughly,
and the system works well.
The two cases in which it was necessary to take legal
proceedings on account of neglect to comply with the notices
for Sanitary Improvements were as follows:—