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population can have differed materially in these two
consecutive years, which stood, however, widely apart
in the matter of temperature. In 1887 the mean temperature
of the third quarter was 61.0 Fahr., and the
deaths in London in that quarter from Diarrhœa were
3200, while in 1888, the mean temperature was 57.6°
and the Diarrhoea deaths only 1439.
Disinfection.
The disinfection of premises and of small articles of
clothing and furniture is done without charge by the
Sanitary Inspectors. Bedding, carpets, and large
woollen fabrics belonging to the poor are cleansed and
disinfected by Messrs. Armfield, at the cost of the
Parish. During the year 122 cwt. was thus disinfected
by that firm, involving an expenditure of £183 17s. 8d.
A further sum of £22 12s. 1d. was paid for
chemicals and carbolic soap, thus raising the cost
incurred by the Sanitary Department for disinfection
to the sum of £206 9s. 9d.
Canal Basin.
The Canal Basin was emptied on March 31st, and
600 tons of mud removed.
No complaints regarding the condition of the
Canal Basin were made to the Sanitary Department
during 1888.