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nine in East Plumstead. Out of 31 deaths over 5 years of age
on which inquests were held, 5 were found to have been the
result of drink, or about one-sixth. Though this proportion
would be natura'ly greater than that among the whole
population, it nevertheless gives a startling indication of the
tremendous mortality attributed to alcohol where there is no
fear of wounding the susceptibilities of friends.
Rheumatism.
71. There were 7 deaths from Acute Rheumatism compared
with 4, 1, and 2 in the three preceding years. All were in
East Plumstead.
Twenty-four cases of Acute Rheumatism and 3 chronic were
nursed by the District Nursing Association. The same
Association nursed 87 cases of pneumonia.
B.—Administration.
72. Water Supply.—The water supply continues to maintain
its high quality. There is a constant supply all over the
parish, except on Shooters' Hill, above the level of Cantwell
and Nithdale Roads, where it is intermittent.
73. Sewers.—The flooding in Benares Road, due to reflux
from the Sewer during heavy rain, referred to iu my last
report has not recurred. The Sewer was examined and found,
in one portion, below the affected houses, to have no fall. This
has been relaid. Flooding again occurred at 28-30, Reidhaven
Road, and, on examination, the back flap in the manhole at
No. 28 was found set fast. This is being attended to by the
Works Department.
The long combined drain in Crescent Road, where flooding