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I take this opportunity of thanking the Committee, and particularly the Chairman,
and the Chairman of the Dust Sub-Committee, Mr. Alderman Lea-Smith, for the
great help and encouragement which they gave me throughout the year.
In the work of the Department I was loyally supported by all members of the
staff, and my thanks are due to them for the support so cordially given.
Though it did not occur until early in January, 1914, I feel that some reference
should be made to the death of Dr. F. W. Bywater, who acted as Deputy Medical
Officer of Health during 1913. In Dr. Bywater I had a most helpful and most loyal
deputy and colleague. He was perhaps less well known to the Council than to the
staff of the Public Health Department, but the regret that was expressed by the
Public Health Committee at his loss was very sincere. Dr. Bywater was very
proud of being associated with the Public Health Department of St. Marylebone,
and the liking he had for the members of the staff was very warmly reciprocated.
He will be greatly missed by all.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Madam and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
CHARLES PORTER.