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best evidence that their exertions, as the sanitaryauthority
of the District, have been of the greatest value
to its inhabitants, whether judged by the death rate, the
amount of sickness, or any other test which can be
applied to the health-condition of a district.
To Mr. Pilditch, the Surveyor, I have again to express
my thanks for his ready and valuable assistance upon
all occasions.
Of Mr. Richards, the Chief Sanitary Inspector, I cannot
speak too highly, and I feel certain that the parish
is fortunate in possessing such an efficient officer. His
assistants, Mr. Freeman and Mr. Poole, have given me
much satisfaction during the past year by the energetic
and capable manner in which they have fulfilled their
duties.
W. H. KEMPSTER, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health for East Batter sea.