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falls may be looked upon as almost unprecedented. There was
also a terrific storm of rain, wind and lightning on July 11th,
1874, when not only the low lying parts of Hackney were
flooded, but many others; the fall on this occasion, in about two
hours, was nearly 2 inches. I cannot give the precise measurement
as the rain gauge had not been emptied for some days
before. As my rain-gauge, to prevent accidents, is placed on a
wall nearly 6 feet high, the amount registered was somewhat less
than it would have been if placed, as usual, 4 inches above
ground. I cannot conclude this Report without stating that the
Inspectors have carried out their duties to my satisfaction.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
JOHN W. TRIPE, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health.
Received and ordered to be printed and
circulated in the usual way.
M. YOUNG,
Chairman.
May M, 1879.