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"1. Every cow-house shall be properly paved
"with some non-absorbent material, set and bedded
"in cement to the satisfaction of the Vestry, with
"a proper inclination to the foot of the stalls, so as
"to flow into a channel leading by a fall of not less
"than 1£ inches in 10 feet to a trapped gully.
"2. Every cow-house shall be provided with
"a proper trapped drain, to convey fluid matter
"alone into the sewers.
"3. Every cow-house shall be furnished with
"an adequate supply of water, and be thoroughly
"washed at least once a day.
"4. All solid manure and refuse shall be
"carefully swept up at least twice a day, and be
"removed at least three times a week.
"5. Every cow-house shall be kept in proper
"condition, and the walls be limewashed at least
"four times a year, within 14 days of each quarter
"day.
"6. Every cow-house shall have a space of at
"least 8 feet by 4 feet for a single cow, or a space
"at least 8 feet by 7 feet for two cows (when
"kept in pairs); each cow to have a breathing
"space of at least 1000 cubic feet; the cow-house
"to be properly lighted and ventilated; and in all
"cases where there are inhabited rooms above
"cow-houses, or when the sanitary state of the
"neighbourhood requires it, to be provided with
"tight roofs and ventilating shafts, so as to convey