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The water supplied during the month of August was
affected by the heavy rains, and consequent floods, but was
efficiently filtered, and delivered in a clear and bright
condition.
Since the last meeting of the Vestry, 113 certificates have
been received under the Infectious Diseases Notification
Act, and copies thereof duly forwarded to the Metropolitan
Asylums Board. They were : diphtheria 14, scarlet fever 74,
erysipelas 14, membranous croup 2, cholera 1, enteric fever 6,
and typhoid fever 2.
Complaint has been made by inhabitants of Yalding Road,
of noise, smoke, and dust from Donkin's factory. I have
visited the premises, and consider there is a nuisance arising
from the dust, but at present am doubtful whether this case
can be dealt with under the Sanitary Acts.
October 6th, 1890.
During the three weeks that ended on the 27th day of
September, 194 births and 85 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers indicate an annual birth-rate of
37.0, and an annual rate of mortality of 16.2 per thousand of
the estimated population. The corresponding death-rate in
London was 16.6.
The number of deaths from diseases of the zymotic class
was 19, viz.—4 from measles!, 1 from scarlet fever, 3 from
whooping cough and 11 from diarrhoea.
There were 14 deaths from diseases of the tubercular
order, 16 from diseases of the respiratory organs, 8 from
cancer and 2 from old age.
The number of deaths of children under one year of age
was 31, and of persons aged 60 years and upwards, 11.
Three inquests were held. Two deaths were referred to
alcoholic poisoning from excessive drinking, and 1 to
accidental suffocation in bed.
From September 15th to October 4th, 64 cases were
reported under the Diseases Notification Act. They were:
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