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Cremation.
The increase in the frequency of cremation in
London is partly attributable to the advantages
which are realised by the public, and also by the
great reduction in the contingent expenses.
Dairies and Milkshops.
The total number registered is 35. The usual
inspections have been made and notices served with
the view of amending any sanitary defects which have
been found. There are 15 dairies which may be considered
as being quite up-to-date and supplied with
all modern requirements as regards both utensils and
machinery. With reference to the general shops, (20),
where small quantities of milk are retailed to the
poorer classes, and require a certain amount of extra
supervision owing to the fact of the milk being in
close proximity to soap, candles, paraffin, and other
articles, I always impress on those who retail the
milk, the importance of keeping it covered. Whilst
on the subject of milk I would suggest that all
milk (especially for children) should be either pasteurized
or heated almost to the boiling point, but not
allowed to boil, with the view of destroying any
germs of disease.
Cowsheds.
There are two registered in the district. Both are
well kept and the cleanliness of the cows well maintained,
and partial grooming is now becoming a
routine procedure in most cowsheds.