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COMPARISON OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
births. deaths.
Christchurch Males 243 219
,, Females 232 128
475 347 Excess of Births, 128
St. Saviour Males 256 160
„ Females 278 130
534 290 Excess of Births, 244
1,009 637 „ 372
Water Supply.
I have the satisfaction to report that the Lambeth Company have
served notices on the owners and occupiers within a further
division of our district for constant supply. This new division is
the area bounded by lines drawn along the respective centres of the
following places, viz.:—
Southwards along Southwark Bridge Road as far as Great
Suffolk Street, and both sides of Great Suffolk Street.
Much of the water is rendered unfit for domestic purposes by
being received in cisterns and butts which are in a disgusting and
filthy condition. On examination, more or less organic deposit is
apparent, and under the microscope the water is found to abound in
infusorial life. A remedy for this state of things will be found in
the establishment of the constant supply system, and the consequent
abolition of these unfit receptacles.
Gas Supply.
Tho average of the observations made during the year gave an
illuminating power equal to 16 sperm candles.
The proportion of Ammonia has never reached the prescribed
quantity of 2.5 grains for 100 cubic feet of Gas. Sulphuretted
Hydrogen was never present.
In directing your attention to the table of sanitary work, I
venture to suggest that your commendation is particularly due to
Mr. Buckworth, your Inspector, for the energy and perseverance
ho has displayed in the discovery and abatement of nuisances, and
my personal very sincere thanks, and the thanks of the Board, are due
to the Sanitary Committee for their exertions during the past year.