148 Timehri. 
A small beginning and worked under great disadvantages, but at least a beginning 
ina right direction, and with, it is to be hoped, better prospects in the near future. 
The rest of the colony, however, is nowhere so far as the prevention of Tuber- 
culosis is concerned. Most of the villagers’ houses are more or less surrounded by 
thick bush, which effectually excludes all sunlight and most of the fresh air, the 
deadliest enemies of Tuberculosis, as well as adding to the excessive amount of 
moisture usually present here. 
The distribution of the so-called “ Fresh-air” pamphlets issued by the Surgeon 
General, and occasional lectures by Medical Officers help no doubt to a certain 
extent to a better knowledge by the people of the way in which they ought 
tolive. The mosquito brigades referred to might do a great deal more by talking 
to and instructing the villagers on their anti-malarial tours round the villages, 
pointing out the necessity of efficient ventilation of their dwelling-rooms, and the 
advantages of fresh air, lack of moisture and good drainage. 
