IL BARBIERE.
TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —In your paper on Saturday night last you render us certain " instructions issued" at the instance of the Health Department of the London Corporation as to the registration of all barbers in the City of London. Here are the rales of the New. York Board of Health, which have been in force for some time back :
1. Barbers must w.ish hands thoroughly with soap and 'hot water before attending any person.
2. No alum or other astringent styptic shall bo used in stick form.
3. The use of powder puffs is prohibited. 4. No towel shall be used for more than ono person without being washed. 5. The use of sponges is prohibited. 6. Mugs and shaving brushes shall be thoroughly washed after use on each person. 7. Combs, razors, clippers, and scissors shall be thoroughly cleansed by clipping in boiling water or other germicide after each separate us© thereof. 8. No barber, unless he is a licensed physician, shall prescribe for any skin disease. 9. Floors must be swept or mopped every day, and all furniture and woodwork kept free from dust. 10. Hot and cold water must be provided. IL A copy of these regulations is to be hung up in a conspicuous place in each shop. —I am, etc., C. F. Glego.
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Evening Star, Issue 12396, 9 January 1905, Page 3
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221IL BARBIERE. Evening Star, Issue 12396, 9 January 1905, Page 3
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