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any organic remains of the soft parts should be discovered, they
were to be enclosed in a proper coffin. The remains were interred
in middle earth in the Long Lane Burial Ground, and thus all
precautions necessary were taken for the removal of these remains
which was rendered absolutely necessary, by an Act of Parliament,
in connexion with the formation of a new Street, from the High
Street, Southwark.
"I remain, my dear Sir,
"Yours, faithfully,
"To Dr. Challice." "K. D. Grainger."
The above explanation has removed from my mind all shadow of
fear as to any possible injury that could arise.
The bills of mortality indicate a not unfavorable condition of
public health in our district. The deaths for the week ending 16th
Feb. were 23, the corrected average being 27. —The births were 37.
For the week ending 23rd ult. the deaths were 22, the corrected
average being 26.—The births for the week were 43.
I desire to draw the attention of the Vestry to a public nuisance :
—A tidal ditch, at the rear of the Holly Tree public house, Blue
Anchor Road. This nuisance which, unless remedied, will infallibly
in the ensuing season be productive of sickness ; it is aggravated by
an accumulation of the contents of many privies and much decomposed
vegetable matter.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN CHALLICE, M.D.
Medical Officer of Health.
TO THE YESTRY OF BERMONDSEY.
April 1st, 1861.
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, —The mortality of children from
whooping cough in our district is still large, and requires especial
notice.