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The number of deaths from these diseases amounted to
113, the average of the past ten years having been 53,
and formed 25 per cent. of all deaths. This greater
fatality was principally due to the severe epidemic of
Scarlatina which prevailed throughout the whole year, as
it had done, although to a less extent, during the year
preceding. It was most extensively prevalent and most
fatal during the autumn; Diarrhoea was also very prevalent
in the autumn, but was attended with less fatality
than usual. Hooping Cough prevailed during the first
six months, and Measles during the last six months of the
year; both, however, were attended with but few fatal
results.
Sickness and Mortality of the Parochial Poor.—The
nature, amount, and fatality of the sickness which came
under treatment amongst the parochial poor during the
past year is contained in Table 5 Appendix. The amount
was very high, and, although not so high as in the year
preceding, the mortality was greater. The number of
cases of sickness was 2,019, and the deaths 70 or 3.46
per cent., the average number of cases during the preceding
ten years was 1,600, with a mortality of 43 or 2.7
per cent. Epidemic diseases also were less numerous than
in the preceding year, but were attended with greater
fatality; the number of cases was 385, with 23 deaths,
the average of the preceding ten years being 351, with
12 deaths.
Sanitary Proceedings.—A summary of these proceedings
is, as usual, contained Table 6 Appendix. In
addition to which all the slaughter-houses and cow-houses
within the Parish were examined and reported on prior
to a renewal of their owners' licenses. The disinfection
and purification of houses and rooms was assiduously
carried out in all cases requiring such proceeding in consequence
of the presence of infectious diseases; and
disinfecting chemicals were supplied to poor persons
requiring their use during the presence of such diseases.