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became enlarged by the amalgamation of the
St. Mary Magdalen Sub-District.
1st October, 1894.
During the fortnight that ended on the 22nd day
of September, 107 births and 39 deaths were
registered in the parish. These numbers indicate
an annual birth rate of 33.0, and an annual rate of
mortality of 12.0 per thousand of the estimated
population. The corresponding death rate in
London was 14.7.
The deaths from zymotic diseases were limited to
1 from enteric fever and 2 from diarrhoea.
Diseases of the respiratory system caused 8
deaths, viz.: bronchitis 3 and pneumonia 5.
From tubercular diseases there were 9 deaths,
viz. : 3 from tabes mesenterica, 1 from meningitis,
and 5 from phthisis.
Three deaths were attributed to old age.
The number of deaths of children under 1 year
of age was 22, and of persons aged 60 years and
upwards 6. An inquest was held on an infant which
died from improper feeding.
The cases of infectious diseases reported from
September 15th to 29th numbered 39, viz.: of