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of small-pox had occurred to his knowledge, and at the
earliest possible moment take such measures as may be
necessary to secure the isolation of the patient, the vaccinations
of any persons who may have been exposed to
infection, the disinfection of the premises, and any further
action which the circumstances will admit of for the purpose
of checking the extension of the disease.
Almost precisely similar instructions were given to the
Medical Officer of Health and the Sanitary Officers, on the
occasion of a former epidemic, and have never been repealed.
The Vestry, therefore, did not deem it necessary to take
any further action than to remind the Medical Officer of
Health and his staff of their former instructions, and the
importance of adopting prompt measures to prevent the
spread of the disease beyond the narrowest possible limits.
Happily, the Parish has continued to enjoy almost complete
immunity from small-pox, only one case of the disease
having been reported between April, 1888, and March,
1892.
ST. JAMES'S DWELLINGS.
This property continues to be well let, although neces
sarily there is a frequent change of tenants.
During the year the Vestry have been able to invest a
further sum of £400 towards extending the operations of
the Trust, or replacing the capital on the expiration of the
leases.
A copy of the Accounts of the Trust Fund will be found
on pages 182 and 183.