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of the schools. Apparently the infection of these cases was
of a virulent type, and there was also that failure to obtain
advice and treatment in the early stages of the disease which
is so fatal to the successful issue of remedial measures.
With the exception of North Hainault, Cranbrook Ward
had the smallest number of cases notified, which is in marked
contrast to 1908. In that year 70 cases were notified from
Cranbrook Ward, while for 1909 there are only 9, which is
a very striking contrast. The increase during the past year
has been mainly in Clementswood and Loxford Wards—34
and 30, as against 15 and 17 respectively in 1908. In Park
Ward in 1908 there were 20 cases, in 1909 this number
increased to 29. It will thus be seen that this disease in
1909 comparatively deserted the Northern portion of the
district and was transferred to the South. The reason of
this is difficult to explain, and requires further observation.
The Council continue to supply Anti-toxin and bacteriological
examination free to any medical practitioner upon
application, as well as the free use of the syringe.