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resort should contain, such as good drainage and sewerage system,
pure water supply, and a low death-rate.
The next paper was read by Mr. J. H. Mole, of Chester-leStreet,
on the subject of the "Laws of Health." This paper was
of a deeply interesting character, embracing a long period in the
world's history, and showing that to perfect the laws of health
there must be a practical knowledge in the provision of the
essential elements tnat make for health, such as fresh air, pure
water, wholesome food, personal cleanliness, etc.
It was urged by the writer that hygiene should be a compulsory
subject to be taught in our public elementary schools.
Mr. Rodgers, of Todmorden, then read an interesting paper
on the " Sanitary Inspector's Modern Outlook."
After a discussion on these papers the Conference adjourned.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th.
The Conference resumed at 9.30 a.m. The first paper was
read by Councillor E. R. Woodhousej entitled "The Milk Supply
of Health Resorts." The principal feature of this paper was the
contamination of milk in transit and the best means to be adopted
to prevent it.
The next paper was entitled the "Shops Act, 1912-1913."
This paper was a very exhaustive one, dealing with every aspect
of the Shop Hours problem.
The next paper was read by Mr. Abdy, of Sheffield, on the
subject of "Pulmonary Tuberculosis," which proved most
interesting and instructive.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th.
Papers were read by Mr. Sarson, Chairman of the Public
Health Committee, on " The Housing of the Working Classes
Mr. Arthur Kent, of Stourbridge, on " The Housing Question ";
and by Miss H. A. Gorniot, of Willesden, on " The Sanitary
Lady."