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the Guardians declined to reduce their charge, the arrangement
came to an end. During these three months (July, August, and
September) 473 persons were cleansed, at a cost of £59 2s. 6d. It
appears that during the 12 months about 1,700 persons availed themselves
of the Guardians' offer, about half of them giving addresses
in the City, generally common lodging-houses. It is, therefore,
a boon which is largely appreciated, and it is suggested that at the
new central disinfecting station proper accommodation be provided
for this purpose; meanwhile, instructions have been given to utilise
the bath and disinfecting apparatus at Denzell Street, and 60 sets of
verminous clothing and bedding have been treated, in addition to
which 10 rooms have been fumigated.