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from a water famine, which is almost certain to come in
the event of a dry season. We have had three or four
such seasons within the last twenty years, when the
companies refused to supply water for watering the roads.
With reference to water supply also, it may be a
matter for great consideration whether our water-closet
system is not a great mistake, for by it we lose most
valuable property in quantity as much as would enrich
a large province yearly. Eor this reason it may be
doubted whether we should permit any of this valuable
property to enter the sewers. There are many practical
and experienced men, who can devise a means of taking
it away and utilising it in a satisfactory and profitable
manner.
In concluding this report, I have much pleasure
in congratulating the inhabitants of Clapham on
the attainment by this sub-district of a high condition
of health during the past year.
JOHN MAC DONOGH,
Medical Officer of Health for Clapham.