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reference to the verminous state of the house, informed me that at
night she was unable to sleep as the bugs fell from the ceiling on
her bed like a shower of rain.
There is no doubt that if people would avail themselves of the
provisions of this Act, it would be a great protective agent against
the spread of disease. Possibly as time goes on the Council will see
their way clear to provide a bath room at the Hospital at the Friars
for the use of persons who wish to have a hot bath while their
wearing apparel is being disinfected, and who are inadmissible
to the Public Baths. If a Notice concerning these arrangements
was at the same time placarded in all Public places in the
District it would bring it to the knowledge of the Public and I think
many would avail themselves of the offer of the Council. In
Marylebone since 1898, 19,888 baths have been supplied, and the
clothing of the same number of persons disinfected.
A new Common Lodging House has been established in
Osborne Road, on most up to date lines. It is for persons of the
male sex only, and the two sleeping wards provide beds for 147
persons.
Mr. Fraser, my late Assistant, left me early in November, after
being in the service of the Council just over two years, to take up
the duties of Inspector to the Northfleet Urban District Council,
Kent, and from this time to the end of the year I had to work
singlehanded. I wish to record my thanks to Mr. Fraser for his
assistance during the year, I cannot speak too highly of his
abilities, and the manner in which he discharged his duties.
Mr. Gough, his successor, refilled the position on the 9th
January.
The appointment of Mr. Bradford as Clerk has greatly facilitated
the work, Mr. Gough and myself can now devote more time
to District Inspection, which it was impossible to do before, owing
to the ever increasing amount of clerical work.
I also beg to tender to you on behalf of the Department, many
thanks for your kind consideration.
I am, Dear Sir, obediently yours,
Maurice W. Kinch,
Public Health Department,
Gothic Villa, Mill Hill Grove.