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satisfactory to note that the Local Autherity of St. Olave is about to follow the
example of this Parish, and will establish one or more baths under the above
Act.
"Owing to various circumstances, the Cornish boiler, the new baths,
and the auxiliary disinfecting apparatus, have not yet been fixed up near the
shelter.
"During June, 337 males availed themselves of the purifying and disinfecting
facilities at present existing. The total number of bathers, from March 2nd to
30th June, is 1055.
"The number of persons who have taken advantage, in July, of the cleansing
and disinfecting facilities which the Vestry have provided, is 376; this brings the
total number since the opening of the premises up to 1,430."
A certain proportion of these undergoing bathing and cleansing at the place
erected in Marylebone return, no doubt, to again undergo the process, and
perhaps more often than a second time. Repeated bathing and cleansing and
more vigorous measures, especially the treatment of the hair and beard, are
necessary to obtain riddance of some of the human vermin which occasionally
prove most intractable. Provision also is to be made for women, probably in the
proportion of about one-half of the accommodation provided for men.
Regular daily cleansing of all seats in the public parks, gardens, and other
public places should be carried out effectually, and it is a question whether vermin
infesting the dwelling should not be regarded as a nuisance to be abated.
ST. PANCRAS, LONDON.
Sanitary Autherities of London, and the action taken by them under
the Cleansing of Persons Act, 1897.
Marylebone.—Provision made as set out in previous Report.
St. Pancras.—The Guardians of the Poor take action.
Lambeth.—Nothing as yet.
St. George's, Hanover Square. — Have done nothing, and had no
application.
Islington.—No reply.
Shoreditch.—Very few applications have been received, but the Disinfecting
Apparatus is available free of charge for clothing.
Paddington.—Has made no special arrangements. No application has been
received.
Bethnal Green.—Has done nothing.
Nkwington.—Has no accommodation at present, but a room and bath room
are being provided, next the disinfecting apparatus, that may be
available for this purpose.
Camberwell.—Has done nothing.
St. James, Westminster.—Have taken no action and have had no applications.