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The figure obtained under this heading is regarded as a
valuable index of the sanitary conditions of a district. Furthermore,
as it is based on ascertained facts (i.e., the actual numbers of
births and infant deaths), it is more reliable that the death-rate
which is calculated on an estimated population.
The rate for 1924 is 60 5 per 1,000 births. The rates for
England and Wales and for London during the same period were
75 end 69 respectively.
Less than 15 years ago, one Medical Officer who ventured
to hold up an infantile mortality of 60 per 1,000 as the goal
to be aimed at, a goal unbelievable, and undreamt of, was looked
upon as a visionary and a dreamer. Of a truth "Peace hath
its victories."

SANITARY CIRCUM8TANCES.
Water Supply.
There were, as far as is known, at the end of the year 42
private wells from which the water was used for domestic purposes.
In nine other cases there are wells, but an alternative supply
from the main exists for domestic purposes.
In 63 instances draw-taps were placed on the main to the
house, in compliance with notice from the Health Department, in
lieu of a supply drawn from an inaccessible and uncovered cistern.
Drainage and Sewerage.
The sewerage of almost the whole district is arranged on the
"separate" system.