A Disgusting Practice.

Manawatu Herald, 16 August 1902, Page 2

A Disgusting Practice.

The practice of expectorating in public is referred to with considerable point by Dr Mason, Chief Health. Officer, in his report,.Bealising to the full the part which’ infected sputum plays in the spread of tuberculosis, several of the huger municipalities have; jaaisodr# hy4*W prohibiting spitting in public l places. I am afraid the laxity with which these laws have been enforced have militated very much against their value and usefulness. One or two convictions would do much to educate the public, The railway authorities have agreed to draw the attention of their passengers to the dangers of indiscriminate expectoration. If only some of the leaders of society would use their influence in the directioiffdf curtailing the length of the- garment which clothes the lower part el the lady on shopping bent, one powerful agent in the distribution of germs of all sorts and conditions would pease to wield its influence. Anything more disgusting than tha of a skirt which has collected its toll from one of our busy thoroughfares; can hardly be imagined. Greater experience on the part of our stag' ll possibly necessary before the pepartment can evolve a graceful , and hygienic dress; but the undoubted danger whioh lies in the graceful train of her ladyship is one which is great, and easy of removal. Till it has passed away I would remind these microbe-collectors that it is the

maid whose duty it is to brash and

clean it that runs most risks. They should be careful not to inhale the dust which arises from the “ hem of " her garment.”