SANITARY INVESTIGATION.

Recent investigations conducted by the Department of Hygiene and Sanitation show that scientific work in the University may be put to practical use locally. Under the direction of Professor Whipple and Mr. Melville C. Whipple, since last fall analyses have been made at regular intervals of college air, food, and drink. Food and water at Memorial, Foxcroft, the Freshman dormitories. Stillman Infirmary, and the Varsity Club have undergone systematic examination; and tests have been made of the air in Hemenway Gymnasium. The purpose of this work is to provide a board of sanitary regulation for the University.

In the field of investigation most care is required for the milk supply. Except for the one instance last fall in the Varsity Club, milk has passed all the tests. But as an epidemic might easily start from this source, rigid inspection is preserved, in the form of weekly examinations. The Sanitary Department requires pasteurization and compliance with the Massachusetts laws for analysis. Of the results of other food tests, little deserves mention except that all the dining halls have been found sanitary.

The air in Hemenway Gymnasium was declared satisfactory, but not in sufficient circulation, which is due to the absence of a mechanical system of ventilation. The practical field of research of this department justifies its importance in the University.

From this brief recital it is evident that this new department of the University is doing work of a highly useful nature.