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Cemeteries.
42. The two Borough Cemeteries were well maintained
and gave rise to no nuisance. 695 bodies were buried in
Woolwich Cemetery and 817 in the Plumstead Cemetery,
compared with 691 and 783 respectively in 1901; 125 bodies
were buried in the Plumstead Churchyard, compared with 146,
164 and 144 in the three preceding years. Owing to the
absence of properly marked grave spaces it is impossible to
either keep, or detect breaches of the regulations as to the
burials in this ground in most cases. One breach was,
however, observed and the attention of the Vicar called
to it.
Bye-Laws for Tents, Vans and Sheds.
43. These Bye-Laws were enforced and 76 inspections
were made. No prosecutions were undertaken, the notices
served being either complied with or the tents and vans moved
away. Improved privy accommodation was provided for some
sheds at Horn Park and the sheds themselves cleansed and
ventilated; earth closets and dust pails were provided in
several cases.
The Cordwainers School.
44. This charitable institution for 32 boys and girls, under
the care of the Cordwainers' Company, was the subject of
report several years ago, and again last year, owing to the
occurrence of infectious disease. In February two cases of
Scarlet Fever and two cases of Chicken Pox occurred among
the children; there was some doubt as to the first case of Scarlet
Fever, and I was asked by the Medical Officer to see it re the
diagnosis. When I called I found that a case of Chicken Pox
had just occurred and could not be isolated because the one
spare room was occupied by the Scarlet Fever case; this room
is without a fireplace or any special means of ventilation, and