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From diseases of the respiratory organs there were 22
deaths; from those of the tubercular class 14, and from
old age 9.
Four inquests were held, two deaths being attributed to
concussion of the brain from accidental falls.
During the last week 5 cases of small-pox and 2 cases of
scarlet fever, have been removed to hospitals.
The water supplied by the Southwark Company during
January was "clear and bright." On Saturday last, I
inspected the vaults of the Parish Church. I noticed 70
coffins, which appeared to be in a fair state of preservation.
The dates, so far as they could be ascertained, ranged from
1812 to 1853, but many were obviously much older than the
first mentioned year. Coffins which have been there for 40
years, are perfectly sound. Those which have been deposited
there 60 years ago are beginning to decay. When I
inspected these vaults in 1876, I observed several coffins at
the east end of the North Vault which were in a bad state.
At present these coffins are not accessible for examination.
I am not able to report that these vaults are in a satisfactory
condition, or one which is a credit to the parish. I think
the time has arrived when the coffins should be placed on the
ground and covered with concrete, leaving an air space
above the floor. The entrance should then be partially bricked
up, with an iron grating for ventilation. The remains would
then rest in peace, free from all risk of molestation or
desecration, while the fabric of the Church itself shall last.
March 2nd, 1885.
During the fortnight that ended on the 21st day of
February, 122 births and 57 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers are equal to an annual birth rate
of 35.5, and an annual rate of mortality of 16.6 per thousand
of the estimated population. The corresponding death rate
in London was 19.3, being lower than any previous week
of this year.
The number of deaths which occurred in the first year of
life was 22, and above 60 years of age 12.
The deaths from zymotic diseases were 9, viz:—Measles 4
and whooping cough 5.