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food. The exhibition, which was opened by the Minister of
Health, was held in Christ Church Hall, Crouch End, from the
2nd to tho 5th of March, 1920. More than 10,000 persons
visited the exhibition, including over 3,000 pupils from the
Secondary and Elementary Schools, who were conducted round
the various exhibits in the mornings. Short lectures on problems
connected with the hygiene of food were given each afternoon
and evening, and a number of interesting films was shown. The
exhibition created a great deal of interest, both locally and
throughout the surrounding areas, and did much to stimulate
public opinion with regard to the importance to health of a pure
and clean food supply. Great assistance was given the organisers,
not only by many members of the Town Council, but also by a
largo and enthusiastic body of voluntary workers.
Tuberculosis Order, 1925.—Under the powers given in this
Order, three cows were examined by the Council's Veterinary
Inspector and one animal was slaughtered. It was found to be
suffering from tuberculosis in an early stage, and the owners
received compensation on tho approved scale. As a result of
representations made to them, the owners decided to discontinue
the keeping of stalled cows in the Borough.
Meat.—Under the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924,
notice of intention to slaughter has to be sent to the Town Hall
by all butchers who have slaughter-houses in Hornsey. In this
way the Inspectors are enabled to inspect the carcase and organs
of every animal killed in the Borough. The general standard
of meat sold in Hornsey is good, and in no case was it found
necessary to seize any portion of a carcase or any organ. During
the year the carcases of 2,843 sheep, of 195 beasts, of 27 pigs
and 5 calves were inspected under the Regulations, and meat
amounting to 395 lbs., together with 1,113 lbs. offal, was surrendered
voluntarily on account of some diseased condition. All
diseased meat and offal are destroyed in the Corporation
incinerator.
Slaughter-houses.—The following is a statement regarding
the slaughter-houses in the Borough: —
In Dec., 1925. In Dec., 1926.
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