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Estimation by the chlorine method is not necessarily indicative
that Rag Flock is free from organic pollution. Samples
of Flock made from perfectly clean new cloth have proved on
analysis to contain soluble chlorine far in excess of the permitted
amount. This may be accounted for in the bleaching or dyeing
at the weaving mills, the chemicals used probably being of the
hypochlorite class.
In the circumstances it would be advisable when considering
future legislation that a more definite standard of cleanliness be
made, and a limit be imposed on the aqueous condition of Rag
Flock.
Ash Pails.
The Council has a scheme in force whereby householders can
be supplied with a standard dustbin or dustbins as required, at a
very reasonable rate.
The charge made is 2s. per bin per year, and in each subsequent
year a further 2s. in respect of supply and maintenance.
During the year over 5000 dustbins were supplied.

In addition to these, there are two premises where soap is
made by a cold process which does not involve boiling.
An application was received from a person to carry on the
making of vegetable oil soaps in the Stratford district. The
applicant, after having heard the conditions to be imposed in
connection with the establishment of this trade, did not pursue
the application.
All the above-mentioned trades are carried on with very little
annoyance, if any, to the people in the near vicinity of the
factories.
Five hundred inspections of premises were made by the
Sanitary Inspectors.
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