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this should be remedied immediately. The system of drainage of all these houses is
unsatisfactory.
The boundary ditch of the North Surrey School still receives sewage.
Sydenham—
The drainage flowing from Laurie Park, through Messrs. Smith's, Beale's, Dawson's,
&c., property, is still very offensive.
The offensive smell from the open sower at the back of the "Dolphin" inn is
extremely prejudicial to the health of the neighbouring inhabitants; and a valuable
house in Lower Sydenham remains untenanted in consequence of its proximity to this
dangerous nuisance.
Lewisham—
In consequence of complaints received from Mr. Brown, St. Mary's house, Woodlands,
of illness in his house from insufficient drainage, I have examined the house, which I
find to be offensive and prejudicial to health, from a water.closet placed upon the bedroom
landing, without any ventilation other than into the house itself, and with no
water supply. This should be attended to at once.
The drainage here is into cesspools, which should be more frequently cleansed and
deodorized.
Meteorological tables and tables of mortalitv are appended as usual.

JULY.
DISTRICTS.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Blackheath
2
6
8
_
2
2
Lewisham
14
12
26
7
8
15
Union Workhouse
—
—
—
3
2
5
Sydenham
24
15
39
6
6
12
Penge
12
6
18
5
2
7
North Surrey School
—
—
—
0
1
1
Total
52
39
91
21
21
42
Gentlemen,
The mortality during the five weeks ending upon Saturday, 26th of July, has
amounted to 42. This number is considerably above the average mortality at this
period of the year.
Eight deaths have taken place from zymotic disease, viz.—
22nd June. Diarrhoea, the Grove, Lewisham.
21st „ Fever, Union Workhouse.
30th ,, Fever, Rushey Green.
12th July. Diptheria, Southend.
13th ,, Fever, Willow Road, Sydenham.
19th „ Diarrhoea, Union Workhouse.