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birth-rate of 35 2 per 1,000, the birth-rate of the Borough being 20 2
per 1,000. Eleven deaths of residents in the Buildings have occurred
during the year, equivalent to a death-rate of 13 4 per 1,000, the deathrate
of the Borough being 14'5 per 1,000.
Deaths at Sir Thomas More Buildings in 1908.
Age.
Sex.
Occupation.
Disease.
46 years
F.
W. of Butler
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
40 „
M.
Tailor
Pulmonary Tuberculosis:
Heart Disease.
31 „
F.
W. of Mechanical Engineer
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
40 „
F.
Wid. of Jeweller
Drowning.
3 months
M.
S. of Police Constable
Premature Birth: Marasmus.
73 years
M.
Domestic Coachman (retd.)
Impacted gall stones : Ascites :
Senile Gangrene of Leg.
l 4/12 „
F.
D. of Cellarman
Empyema: Pyœmia: Meningitis.
43 „
M.
Coachman
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
77 „
M.
Inventory Clerk (retd.)
Pneumonia: Acute Nephritis.
12 days
F.
D. of Fitter
Marasmus: Convulsions.
42 years
M.
Cleaner at House of
Commons
Gastric Ulcer: Peritonitis.
As previously stated, 3 of the deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis
were cases of long-standing disease contracted by the deceased persons
anterior to their becoming residents in the Buildings. The fourth case
was that of a stranger who was taken ill whilst on a visit to the
Buildings.
Four cases of scarlet fever, and 3 of diphtheria were notified in the
Buildings during the year.
Pond House.
The income from, and expenditure upon Pond House for the year
ended the 31st March, 1908, are as under:—
For the Year ended 31st March, 1908.
Expenditure.
Income.
£
s.
d
£
s.
d
General Charges
233
14
0
Gross Rents ...
769
12
0
Interest on and Repayment
of Loans
553
17
2
Less Empties and
Porters' Rooms
24
17
0
744
15
0
Other Receipts
30
10
0
Deficit Balance
12
6
2
£787
11
2
£787
11
2