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A sudden and large increase has occurred in the number of
deaths from diarrhœa, there being about 26 deaths attributed
to this cause. The deaths from the other diseases of the
zymotic class were: —from measles 2, scarlet fever 4,
diphtheria 1, and whooping cough 3.
Diseases of the pulmonary organs, caused only 5 deaths,
and those of the tubercular class 4.
During the first year of life there were 53 deaths, the
increase being solely due to diarrhœa. Above 60 years of
age there were 9 deaths.
Five inquests were held. Three of the deaths were
referred to fits, and 2 to diarrhœa.
No deaths have occurred from small-pox and the cases
removed have been very few.
September 21st, 1885.
During the six weeks that ended on the 12th day of
September, 355 births and 162 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 34.3,
and an annual rate of mortality of 15.7 per thousand of the
estimated population. The corresponding death rate in
London was 18.0.
From the chief diseases of the zymotic class there were 40
deaths viz:—from measles 12, scarlet fever 6, diphtheria I,
whooping cough 8, enteric fever 1, and diarrhœa 12.
Diseases of the respiratory organs caused 20 deaths, and
those of the tubercular class 33.
Twelve persons died from diseases of the brain, and
11 from heart disease.
Six inquests were held. Two deaths were referred
to accident.
The number of deaths which occurred under the age of one
year was 53, and above 60 years of age 21.
Complaints have been received of offensive smells on the
premises of Mr. Warren, in Tanner Street. The nuisance
was a serious one, and of frequent occurrence. It arose from
the business not being conducted in a proper manner. It
can be prevented by increasing the number and size of the
tanks, and by exercising greater care. If this is not done I
should advise the Vestry to take the necessary steps to
prevent a recurrence of the nuisance.