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land lowards tlie tnouth of the river, to be utilised for
this purpose. The position of this sub-district along the
banks of the river suggests that a similar place might be
found, most expedient for ourselves. For several years
past our own refuse has been deposited within the sub-district,
on a piece of land adjoining the river. Within the
last eighteen months dwelling houses have begun to be
erected in the vicinity, and it will very soon become absolutely
necessary to find other means for the disposal of the
refuse.
Vaccination.
During 1888, out of 365 Birth returns, 305
wt re successfully Aaccmated. 2 were found insusceptible
ol vaccination, 5 were postponed by medical certificate,
26 removed to places unknown, and 27 died
unvacccinated.
Sickness
among the
Parochial Poor
The table given with the general summary
reveals the extent of sickness which existed
among the parochial poor during the year.
The utual inspection of the Cow-hou?es and Slaughterhouses
were made and their condition reported on, before
the renewal of their licenses. The bake-houses also underwent
the usual inspection and were found satisfactory.
All the facts and figures collected and tabulated above,
go to show that the Sanitary state of the Parish still
lemains eminently satisfactory. The year has been an
exceptional one for its low death-rates and for the freedom
we have enjoyed fiom epidemics of an Infectious
nature.
1 Lave again much pleasure in thanking Mr. Radford
for his assistance whenever required, and to bear witness
to the smooth and efficient manner in which all sanitary
wovk connected with the parish is carried out.
Wm. Y. ORR,
Medical Officer of Health for Putney $ Rwhatnpton.