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consecutive periods, as follows:—8 weeks (i), 5 weeks (2),.
4 weeks (1). 2 weeks (5), and 1 week (1). The ages of the
infants fed were:—
2 weeks, 5 weeks, 10 weeks, 13 weeks, 2J months, 3
months, 7 months, 8J months, 9 months and 10
months.
Of the 10 infants fed on the milk, four gained weight
(ounces), three lost weight (ounces), whilst in the cases of
three there was practically no change, but here, again, the
periods during which the infants were fed were of too short
duration to warrant statistics of any value being given.
With reference to Norwood Schools, however, the case is
different, and Dr. Johnson reports on five infants and children
who were fed on the depot milk from 21st April until
17th August, 1906 (a period of four months), and who were at the
time of being put on the milk suffering from grave constitutional
diseases. The results obtained in these cases from the
use of the milk are most satisfactory, as shown by the following
details quoted from the notes of Dr. Johnson:—
(1) F. C., aged 9 months, was first put upon the depot
milk on 21st April, 1906, suffering from severe
marasmus and rickets. The infant improved on
being fed with the depot milk from April 21st until
August 17th, increasing in weight.
(2) G. B., aged 17 months, was first put upon the depot
milk on 21st April, 1906, suffering from rickets and
bad eczema. The child improved greatly, increasing
in weight, and the eczema nearly disappeared
during the four months during which he was fed
upon the milk.
(3) W. M., aged 19 months, was first put upon the
depot milk on the 21st April, 1906, suffering from
rickets and constant bronchitis. The child at once
improved greatly and was eventually cured during
the time he was fed upon the milk, viz. : from 21st
April to 23rd June, increasing in weight during
that period.
(4) W. C., aged 17 months, was first put upon the
depot milk on 21st April, 1906, suffering from