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annual rate of 0.14 per 1,000 inhabitants, as compared
with 0.08 in the preceding year. 65 cases—49 in St.
Mary's and 16 in St. John's Sub-district—were
notified to the Sanitary Department. 29 of these
cases—24 from St. Mary's and 5 from St. John's Subdistrict—were
removed to Hospital, 36 cases—25 in
St. Mary's and 11 in St. John's Sub-district—beingtreated
at home.
In London there were 597 deaths, equivalent to
an annual rate of 0.14 per 1,000 inhabitants, the
average annual rate during the preceding decennium
having been 0.22.
Diarrhoea caused 76 deaths—67 in St. Mary's and
9 in St. John's Sub-district—equivalent to an annual
rate of 0.6 per 1,000 inhabitants, as compared
with 0.52 in the preceding year.
In London there were 2,437 deaths, equivalent to
an annual rate of 0.59, the annual average rate
during the preceding decennium having been 0.74.
Disinfection.
The disinfection of premises, of small articles
of clothing, and of furniture, was, as hitherto, 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.