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ENTERIC FEYER.
There have been 3 cases of Enteric Fever notified during the
year. Two cases were removed to the Hospital for treatment.
The following table shows the number of Enteric cases notified
during the past five years :—
1903 9
1904 3°
1905 6
1906 5
1907 8
CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS.
In consequence of the prevalence of Measles and Mumps, two
schools were closed during the year for the periods of two and three
weeks. In each instance a copy of the Order and representation
were sent to the Local Government Board and the Middlesex County
Council.

I wish again to express my thanks to the Masters and
Mistresses of the various public elementary schools for the vigilance
they have exercised during the past year. Several cases of infectious
disease have been sent to me from the schools, and in more than one
instance an outbreak of Scarlet Fever has been nipped in the bud.
I earnestly hope that they will continue to assist me, and that they
will advise me when any child comes to school habitually in rags and
dirty, for it is in the homes of such poor little children that so much
can be done by the sanitary authority.
I once more desire to gratefully acknowledge the ever ready help
which has been so constantly rendered by Sister Lucas and the
nursing staff of the Cottage Hospital. Their constant visits to the
poor and suffering have not only done much to smooth the passing of
many a weary sufferer, but they have inculcated habits of cleanliness
and order which were never understood before and which have made
lasting impressions. The loss to the town of such a useful institution
would be deplorable, therefore I beg to express a hope that all will
subscribe according to their means.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
HENRY BOTT, M.O.H.