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the number of workers employed, also the state of the sanitary
conveniences, and other duties to prevent the possible
spread of infection in the workshops, or the homes of the
workers, through the making, altering, or cleaning of wearing
apparel, upholstery, etc.
This subject is more fully dealt with in the Annual Report
of the Medical Officer of Health, as required by the Statute.
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
There are now nine registered or licensed slaughter-houses
in the district, one being only a knacker's license. These
slaughter houses are not much used, as the greater part of the
meat sold in the town comes through London markets. All
are inspected at various times, and kept in good condition.
SCHOOL VISITATION.
The ten Public Elementary Schools are visited on complaint,
or under directions of the Medical Officer of Health,
for the purpose of checking the spread of infectious diseases,
by excluding scholars from infected houses.
Special "Exclusion Notices" are sent to the head teacher
and also the parent, and a "pressed" copy forwarded to the
Clerk of the Education Committee. Such notices exclude
children from particular houses for a specified time, according
to the ascertained instructions of the Medical Officer of
Health. One such school was entirely re-drained, and another
provided with modern closets.