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filthy and dilapidated state of this locality (Phœnix Square) before the Board; but it is
still in us bad a state as when reported upon in the year 1856 (with the exception that
drainage has been carried out ). Therefore it was deemed necessary to apply for an
order to cleanse and repair to the Police Magistrate, who adjudged that—" What was
necessary to be done should be carried out in 18 hours."
"Jews Passage." The houses in Jews Passage were drained by order of the Board of
Works some years ago, but water supply is still wanting to all the houses, without which
drainage is incomplete.
Epidemic opthalmia still continues prevalent at the North Surrey District Schools
(in common with several pauper institutions in the country), although it has for some
weeks declined considerably in intensity. The exaggerated newspaper reports upon
this subject arc not founded on fact.
"Russell Square," Blackheath. The ground floors of all the houses in Russell
Square are a few inches below the level of the ground outside. One of the gullies is
completely blocked up, and the only remaining one is insufficient to carry off the rainfall.
A mound of earth at the entrance of the Square also prevents any exit for water
in that direction, so that after a heavy shower the water runs upon and underneath the
floors of the houses.
A house at the end of the Square is very offensive in consequence of the disturbance
of an old cesspool during the construction of Mr. Glenton's stables adjoining. A dyer,
whose premises stand at the entrance of the Square, is said to empty his refuse dye
liquor upon the ground, which soaks under the floors of the houses adjacent. Water
supply is also wanted here.

Gentlemen,
During the month included between Saturday, the 24th October, and Saturday,
24th November last, 90 births and 43 deaths have been registered in the district. Of