The uniform worn in Baltimore consists of a plain shirtwaist suit, worn with white linen collar and black necktie. The dress is made of blue denim, such as is used for overalls. Denim of this sort has two sides, a light and a dark; the dress is made up with the light side out, as in washing it seems to “do up” better than the darker side. Black sailor hats are worn, and in winter long, dark coats protect the dresses. This uniform is not necessarily the last word as to what a uniform should be, but it is simple and inexpensive, and the nurses look well in it. =Badges.= The staff of a municipal nursing force is usually provided with badges to denote that they are connected with the Health Department. These badges should never be worn conspicuously, although they should be readily accessible. They are only occasionally needed, however, as when entering some lodging or rooming houses, or houses of prostitution, or other places where there may be marked opposition. To show them when entering a private home would be bad policy. A nurse usually enters a private house as a friend, but a public house she is sometimes obliged to enter in her official capacity. In dealing with all her patients, however, no matter where they are situated, the less show made of officialdom the better. By the time her patient finds out that she is connected with the Health Department, she should be already firmly established as his friend, and then the discovery will have no terrors. Indeed, at that stage, it very often enhances her value, and patients often feel intense pride at being visited by the “city nurse.” CHAPTER IV Object of Work—Districts—Hours on Duty—Number of Daily Visits—The Nurse’s Office—Lunch and the Noon Hour—Bags—Prophylactic Supplies—Cups, Fillers, and Napkins—Disinfectant—Waterproof Pockets—Books of Instruction—Stocking the Bag and Distributing Supplies—Nursing Supplies.