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as most of them were in a putrid condition. In my opinion some representation
should be made to the Local Government Board to get Eggs
included in 117 Sec. of the Nuisances Removal Act.
CLOTHING DISINFECTION.
For some years past the Vestry have been in the habit of having the
bedding, &c., belonging to Fever cases disinfected by means of the
drying oven belonging to the Board of Guardians. Latterly, however,
that body gave the Vestry notice to discontinue using it, as they, not
unnaturally, thought the infection might be carried to their own
buildings ; whereupon the Vestry decided to have an Oven for that
purpose, of their own, which is now in working order.
The number of articles of bedding and clothing that have been disinfected
away from the houses was 666.
In concluding this, my Second Annual Report, I may say that the
many Sanitary improvements that have been carried out during the last
few years have done much to add to the comfort and longevity of the
inhabitants, and taking the Sanitary condition of Mile End as a
whole, it compares favourably with other such populous districts.
1 have to thank the No. 3 Committee and Vestry for their courtesy
and kindness during the past year, and trust that the same harmony
and goodwill may continue.
I am,
Yours obediently,
THOMAS TAYLOR,
Medical Officer of Health.