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20
Tuberculosis diseases (other than
Consumption) 15
Diseases of the urinary organs 12
Accident 9
Diseases of the nervous system 7
Alcoholism 4
Influenza 3
Old age, and its complications, was the cause of 20
deaths.
The four deaths from alcoholism represent only the worst
cases. Many of the other diseases were no doubt directly
caused or influenced by over indulgence in alcohol.
MILK SUPPLY.
The Veterinary Inspector, Mr. A. W. Reid, F.R.C.V.S.,
made his quarterly reports on the condition of the cows in
the district, and it is evident that they serve a very useful
purpose. In the first report, on one farm the cows were
stated to be "mostly indifferent animals," but none could
be pointed out as being actually diseased. In the second
report, no case could be discovered of inflammation of the
udder which could be recognized as of tubercular origin.
In the third report 17 cows were found to be suffering
from inflammation of the udder affecting the milk. In the
fourth report 3 cows were found to be suffering in the same
manner.
The respective owners were at once written to by the
Council, calling attention to the fact, and assurances were
obtained that the milk from these cows would not be used
as food.