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gradually terminate in about a week, leaving the patient in a weakly
condition. Influenza in itself is not a dangerous malady, it is the
complications which render the complaint dangerous, such as
bronchitis and pneumonia, but these may be guarded against if the
patient submits to perfect rest and remains in a warm temperature;
and with medical advice and good nursing, he will escape these
dangers. Young children are less susceptible to it than adults, and
when attacked it is of a mild type, but in the aged it is more
virulent. It is said that those who take plenty of out-door exercise
are not so liable to contract the complaint."
Three deaths from Influenza occurred within the Parish, and
three of parishioners in Institutions outside.
Inquests.
During the year 1890, there were held 54 inquests. The causes
which produced death were as follows:—
Natural causes 24
Pistol shot wound (suicide) 6
Poison, Belladonna, Accidental 1
Drowning 2
Hanging (suicide) 1
Burns 1
Suffocation—Infants 3
Injuries received from being knocked down or
run over in the street 3
Injuries received from being thrown from and
run over by a dust cart 1
Injuries received from a fall into a basement 2
„ „ „ ,, from an omnibus 2
,, ,, ,, „ „ a wall 1
„ „ „ „ at the Charing
Cross Foot-bridge 1
Injuries received from jumping out of a
window into an area (suicide) 1