"THE CHILDREN OF THE STATE."
[TO 28Z EDITOR 07 THE " SPECTATOR."] Sra,—The account, in the Spectator of April 11th, of the prevalence of ophthalmia in several of the Metropolitan pauper-schools is deplorable, the more so as probably all that is wanted to successfully overcome the disease is a more nutritious and varied dietary. In a workhouse I know well ophthalmia was constant and almost universal, some of the children even losing their sight, until, at the suggestion of an enlightened Guardian, a better dietary was established, and the children especially given more good milk, and treacle with their bread. Since then it has entirely ceased. An easier and surer remedy than "a separate hospital costing £20,000." Trusting that this recorded experience may prove useful in places where the malady prevails,—I am, Sir, &c.,
CAROLINE Fox.
Shute Leigh, Wellington, Somerset, April 19th.
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