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lowed by unsettled conditions. The mean temperature for the
month exceeded the normal and the rainfall was also greater than
the average.
October.— The first few days were fine but then unsettled conditions
persisted throughout the month. The mean temperature
exceeded the normal, winds being mostly southerly or westerly.
A deficiency of rainfall was experienced and sunshine aggregates
were about normal.
Xovember was a wet month but in spite of this sunshine aggregates
were above the normal. Ground frosts occurred frequently
and occasional fogs towards the end of the month.
December was mild, dull and foggy. Rainfall was deficient
and sunshine aggregates below normal. Fog was unusually prevalent
and on 21st and 22nd reached a great density locally.
VITAL STATISTICS
Marriages.— The number of marriages solemnised was 2,112,
compared with 1,982 in 1929; 1,874 in 1928; 1,847 in 1927 ; and
1,764 in 1926. The marriage rate was 9.5 per 1,000 of the population:
972 were solemnised in Established Churches, 212 in other
places of worship, 928 in the Register Offices. No ceremonies
were performed under Jewish ritual.
Births.— The births registered were 3,335 legitimate and 179
illegitimate. The birth-rate consequently was 15.8. For England
and Wales the rate was 16.3, and in the 107 Great Towns it was
16.6.
The illegitimate births in Croydon were 5.1% of the total, compared
with 4.80% in 1929, 4.36% in 1928, 4.79% in 1927, and
4.26% in 1926.
The total male births numbered 1,774, the female 1,740, being
a proportion of 1,020 males to 1,000 females.
The subjoined table (IV.) gives the vital statistics for the
Wards in the Town. It is seen that the Wards with the highest
birth-rates were West Thornton (23.9), Waddon (20.4), and
Whitehorse Manor (20.1).
Those with the lowest were: South (10.4), Central (11.3),
Woodside (11.7), and Upper Norwood (12.4).
Deaths.— The deaths, numbered 2,337, compared with 2,792
last year. For 1930 the death-rate was 10.51. The death-rate for
England and Wales was 11.4, and for the 107 Great Towns 11.5.
For London the death rate was 11.4. The male death-rate was
II.2, the female 9.9.