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butts of London would, in numerous instances, reveal an amount
of pollution and danger, to many almost incredible; and until this
Metropolis enjoys the boon of a continuous and direct supply, a
much larger amount of benefit in this direction can scarcely be
anticipated. The experiment has been successfully tried in some
large towns where the water has since been purer, and the consumption
considerably less. Although no town nor city can vie
with London in magnitude, it is impossible to conceive that the
abolition of a system of intermittent supply is an achievement beyond
the power of intelligent, scientific, and humane citizens to
accomplish.
I conclude by commending the accompanying Tables to you for
perusal and consideration. You will observe that the Inspector of
Nuisances has been zealously at work during the year in guarding
against the encroachment of disease by removing its causes. As
to myself, I will simply acknowledge, that if any improvement in
the health and comfort of the inhabitants of this District has
accrued from the little I have been able to accomplish, the credit
is chiefly due to the kind support and hearty co-operation of the
Members of this Board and its Officers.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
ROBERT BIANCHI.