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This in ray opinion is attended with less loss of time,
and succeeds in most cases in getting vaccination done
before the expiration of the 14 days allowed in the notice
issued.
From table No. II. we find that a large proportion of
518 cases or about 24 per cent, of the cases returned as
defaulters from neglect or delay, were vaccinated on request,
or had been done before inspection, the rest were done by
orders issued. When it becomes more generally known
that the Guardians are in earnest in enforcing the provisions
of the Act, less delay will take place; and as an enlightened
public opinion tends daily to remove prejudice there will
at no distant period be fewer cases for inspection.
In conclusion, I beg to remark that considerable labour
has been given to this work ; and as this is the first report
of the kind that has been issued, I trust that it will give
satisfaction to the Guardians, and meet the intention of the
Legislature.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W^ HARDWICKE.
Richmond Villa,
Park Place,
Maida Hill West.