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cleansing of hair and skin, the use of baths and
lotions for nose, mouth, and ears, and the disinfection
of clothes.
It is generally admitted that the reason for these
cases and the secondary desquamation that sometimes
occurs is beyond our present knowledge and control,
and that it is impossibly to guarantee absolute freedom
from infection after discharge.
Home infection occurred in two houses after
the removal of successive patients and the disinfection
of the houses.
In connection with this subject 1 would report
that the removal of patients to the Hospital and the
disinfection of premises have been done with the
most commendable despatch by the Sanitary
Inspector and his Staff, together with the zealous
and ever-ready co-operation of the Matron of the
Hospital, and though their actions in the various
directions of their duties are known to few beyond
those immediately concerned, yet Irom the point of
view of efficiency, promptitude and consideration for
all concerned, they are deserving of the highest
credit.
The telephone installation has proved, as was
anticipated, a most valuable auxiliary to all concerned.
The subject of disinfection is dealt with by the
Sanitary Inspector in his Report, and I would direct
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