had another field day on the 6th instant, when they had lengthy discussions on the malarial mosquito, concerning which they passed a resolution asking that the reports of Dr. Thomson, now engaged in investigations on the subject in the various ravines, and his views on the treatment of anopheles be forwarded to the Board from time to time; on the sanitary improvement of the City of Victoria: the outbreak of foot and mouth disease at Pokfu-Inm; the disposal of carcases of cattle and pigs, and the acquisition of crematoriums, etc." The President said the reports on th: use of refuse destructors, of which they had obtained a number, were conflicting. They had been a success in some places and a failure in others. He was waiting fora report from Bombay before "attempting any experiment. It seems, from what Mr. Ormaby said, that these refuse detractors are very expensive, the ove proposed by Mr. Crooke (lately of the P, W.D.) being estimated to cost $60,000. It is to be hoped, therefore, that the Government will continue to be guided by Mr. Ormsby in this matter, and not pur up a costly experiment before it has been well tried elsewhere.
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