# REPORT OF THE HEAD OF THE SANITARY DEPARTMENT.
## 1. SANITARY BOARD.
1. The following were members of the Sanitary Board during the year:-
President, the Head of the Sanitary Department, Mr. G. R. Sayer from 1st January to 6th March; Mr. N. L. Smith from 7th March to 22nd October, and Mr. D. W. Tratman from 23rd October to 31st December.
Vice-President, the Director of Public Works, the Honourable Mr. H. T. Creasy.
The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, the Honourable Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.B.E., for whom Mr. A. E. Wood acted from 8th January to 24th December.
The Medical Officer of Health, Mr. W. W. Pearse, M.D., D.P.H., for whom Mr. A. G. M. Severn, M.D., D.P.H., acted from 15th December to 31st December.
Lieut-Colonel F. G. Fitzgerald, D.S.O., R.A.M.C.
Dr. W. V. M. Koch.
Mr. Seen-wan Tso, LL.D.
Mr. Wong Kwong-tin.
Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E.
Dr. J. C. Macgown as from 11th December vice Dr. F. M. Graça Ozoria resigned, 30th November.
## 2.-LEGISLATION.
Amendments in the following by-laws were made by the Board and approved by the Legislative Council.
1. The Prevention of the Dissemination of Disease by Mosquitoes By-laws were amended so as to prohibit the erection of bamboo scaffolding etc. having exposed cavity capable of retaining water.
2. The Domestic Cleanliness and Ventilation By-laws were amended to enable the Board to regulate the cost of the limewashing of tenement floors.
3. The Special Matshed Regulations were amended on the recommendation of the Board to require the provision of fly-proof receptacles in latrines.
## 3.-DEPARTMENTAL STAFF.
### Inspectors.
1. The establishment was increased by the appointment of three Second Class Inspectors.