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of a family than those at school age are affected, and parents are
persuaded to allow them to be treated, otherwise re-infection is almost
certain to occur.
Verminous Houses.—In addition to the school cases, 228 notices
were served by the Sanitary Inspectors with reference to vermin in
houses; 17 of these were fumigated with sulphur by the Council's staff,
the remainder being dealt with by the owners. Prom 74 houses
2,127 articles were stoved, 247 washed, and 908 destroyed on account
of their verminous condition.
The total number of articles of clothing, bedding, &c., dealt with at
the station on account of vermin was 17,252, and 292 articles were
washed and 908 destroyed. In addition, 381 articles were fumigated on
account of itch and ringworm.
In dealing with verminous conditions, 321 visits (of which 259 were
in connection with school children) were paid by the Disinfecting
Superintendent. Eight notices were served at the instance of the
Sanitary Inspectors, with reference to bedding, &c., in a filthy condition.
(General Powers Act, 1904, Section 19 (1).)
Bag Flock.—Three samples were taken at the end of 1912, but were
not reported upon until January, 1913. One was reported not to
conform to the prescribed standard of cleanliness, and the man from
whom the sample was taken was prosecuted, and fined 10s. with 23s.
costs.
Mortuaries.
The number of bodies removed to the Council's mortuaries under
order of the Coroner, or to await burial, was 328; in 1 instance
death was the result of infectious disease.
Inquests were held at Horseferry Road, where the Coroner's Court is
situated, in 286 cases, and there were 6 adjourned inquests. Postmortem
examinations were made in 165 instances at Horseferry Eoad.
Traffic accidents were the cause of 25 inquests.

Of the 42 bodies admitted to await burial, 41 were taken to
Horseferry Eoad, and 1 to Drury Lane resting place.