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School came from the same class, but there was a month's
interval between them. Of the 4 cases from Long Lane, 3
were from the same class the first being on December 5 ; the
second December 12th; the 3rd December 14th. Of the cases
at North Road School, 2 occurred in cne class, but there were
many weeks' interval between them. Three occurred in a second
class—the first occurring on November 4th, the second December
23rd and the 3rd January 8th. Of the cases that occurred
at Squires Lane School, 3 occurred in one class, first October
8th, the second November 12th, and the third November 30th.
3 occurred in a second class, first October beginning 1st week,
second October 14th, and the third November 30th. and 2
occurred in a 3rd class—1 November 2nd and the second
November 3rd. 2 occurred in a 4th class—1 October 14th.
and the second October 26th.
Altogether, it appears impossible to draw any conclusion
that the infection was due to contact at school.
Heights and Weights of Children.
Tables I. and II. shew the average height and weight of
the children medically inspected. I have again included in
the table the averages of a very large number of children who
have been weighed in various parts of the kingdom under conditions
identical with those observed by us. It will be seen
how favourably our averages compare with the standards
obtained. Where only a few have been examined, allowance
must be made for the fact that two or three exceptionally
developed children may seriously disturb the general average
one way or the other.