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Influenza
was in evidence during several months of the year, resalting
in five deaths, mostly associated with diseases
of the pulmonary organs.
Inquests.
It may be recorded here that there were 23 inquests.
The deaths are returned as 16 due to natural causes, 4
to suicide, and three to accidents.
Milk Supply.
There being but one cow shed in the district, the
milk is chiefly conveyed by rail in churns from the
country daily. It is a matter of importance that all
milk for consumption, especially in the case of young
children, should be either brought for a moment to the
boiling point, or sterilized; by this means the risk of
acquiring tuberculosis, diphtheria, or scarlet fever, is
lessened to a degree that I fear is not sufficiently
appreciated by the public.
It is satisfactory to be able to record that a new
type of churn has been recently invented which is
practically air tight, without any complicated parts,
and easily cleaned. It is sealed at the dairy with the
owner's label, after having been filled, and is so constructed
that it delivers both accurately and automatically
any quantity of milk that is desired, which
runs out perfectly clean to the last drop. I understand
that this churn has been approved by several hygienic
authorities.
Water Supply.
The water supply for the year has been satisfactory
both in quantity and quality. We have almost
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