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(8.) That greater attention be given in the primary and secondary schools to domestic science, hygiene, first aid, and home nursing as subjects for girls. In the secondary schools these subjects to be made compulsory. (9.) That the health of school-children be given increased attention through the establishment of school clinics under the charge of qualified Medical Officers. (10.) That we strongly recommend for the favourable consideration of the Government the subsidizing of organizations teaching first aid and home nursing. and especially St. John Ambulance Brigade and Association to enable it to extend its most useful work. (11.) That existing health districts be divided into subdistricts, and Assistant Health Officers placed in charge under the District Health Officer. (12.) That the cities and large towns, with contiguous boroughs and town districts, form local Health Departments under the supervision of the Government Health Department. (13.) That health matters in other boroughs and town districts than those referred to in clause (12) be administered by the Government Health Department. (14.) That special Advisory Committees be appointed to report from time to time on the health conditions of the ports and shipping of the Dominion. (15.) That constant inspection be made of the ships, wharves, and adjuncts of the waterfronts under direction of a Medical Officer of Health. (16.) That combined action be taken by the General Government and local authorities to institute and carry into effect schemes for the provision of adequate housing-accommodation, and the renovation of localities at present encumbered with buildings unsuitable for habitation. (17.) That the Government take part with other Governments in establishing an International Bureau for the collection and dissemination of information bearing on the prevention and limitation of disease. (18.) That an annual conference of representatives from all Health authorities, Boards, and Committees be instituted as a means of public guidance. Special Service. The Commission desires to place on record its admiration of the, high public spirit, devotion, and self-sacrifice displayed by medical men and nurses in combating the epidemic disease at very great personal inconvenience, risk, and even loss of life. The same commendations apply to members of the Police Force, and to members and officers of many public bodies, also the numerous body of private citizens who laid aside their own private affairs and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the work of helping the Health authorities, both local and general, to save as many as possible of those affected by the epidemic. The Commission wishes to record its appreciation of the constant attention and energetic services that the Secretary, Mr. Silas Spragg, has given to the Commission. [n witness of the contents hereof we have hereunto set our hands this thirteenth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and nineteen. J. E. Denniston, Chairman. E. Mitchelson, } M b D. McLaren, (^embers.