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made of Dairies, Bakehouses, Slaughterhouses, Cowhouses.
Butchers' shops, Greengrocers, Poulterers, and Fishmongers;
and it should be observed that the drainage and water supply and
other sanitary arrangements of such premises arc in good order
and condition,—that the food exposed for sale is sound, and that
proper means are taken for the storage and removal of trade
refuse and offal.
It is a matter of considerable importance that the sanitary
arrangements of Schools should be in excellent order. Inspections
made at the Hoard Schools of the Parish reveal a somewhat
unsatisfactory state of affairs in some instances. Certain Schools
are furnished with the old pattern iron tank receivers with hand
flushing apparatus. Receivers constructed of this material are
subject to incrustations, especially when permitted to fall into rust,
such incrustations are exceedingly offensive and rapidly re-form
after removal—the rough surfaces of the tank favouring deposits
of this character. The fouling of these tanks and the absence of
an automatic flushing apparatus render them unfitted for the
purposes they serve. This matter has been the subject of representation
to the School Board, but such representation has only
resulted in some increased vigilance on the part of the Caretaker'
but no lasting improvement has been effected. I submit that the
time has arrived when action should be taken with a view of
enforcing this very necessary improvement.
Thus far I have spoken only of precautionary measures which
may be taken to prevent Cholera from obtaining a foothold in the
Parish. I will now pass on to the second consideration, namely,
The measures which may be adopted with a view of limiting the
extension of Cholera, should an epidemic occur.
These measures have reference
(a) To the isolation of infected persons, whether at their
own homes or at some other place especially set aside
for their reception and accommodation.
(b) The means of their removal to such place.