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remembered that the class inhabiting such parts are
migratory in character, and usually go into the Infirmary
when seriously ill, so that the Workhouse mortality may be
divided between Cambridge Square and its surroundings,
the backs of the Fairfield, the Back Lanes, and some parts of
Canbury, whereas it is now accredited to the Hill Ward.
Six cases of uncertified deaths are recorded, viz., 1
Paralysis; 2 Heart Disease; 2 Premature Birth; and 1 Senile
Decay.
There were 34 Inquests, of which 3 were in the Workhouse
on persons not belonging to Kingston. The causes of
death were as follows: 8 Inflammation of Lungs ; 5 Heart
Disease; 5 Cerebral Hœmorrhage; 1 Accidental Haemorrhage;
4 Fracture of Skull; 2 Tuberculosis; 2 Urœmia; 2 Neglect;
1 Suffocation ; 2 Drowning; and 2 Fall.
A table of deaths, and death-rates for the different diseases,
is appended.
Births.
The birth-rate is 29.3, and the greatest number of births
was in the month of October, when 90 were recorded.
Small Pox.
16 cases of Small Pox have been notified during the year,
of which 12 cases occurred in the Workhouse.
The first case was a tramp who was taken ill at a lodging
house in the Back Lanes, and was removed by the Relieving
Officer to the Workhouse, he being unaware what his
complaint was. It was afterwards discovered that he had
Small Pox. The next case was the man, a pauper, who
attended him as nurse, but this second case is doubtful, as
the rash did not appear and the patient had Pneumonia.
9 cases appeared at short intervals; all of them being old
male paupers working in the neighbourhood of the ward
where the affected men were isolated, except 2 who were
in the main building of the Workhouse.
The Workhouse Isolation Ward is most improperly arranged,
and it is situated close to the main buildings and work
shops. The building was in bad condition, and consists of