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pitals, and if there were, most of the subjects are too young to be
removed to them; and parents take no care to avoid infection,
so that the little sufferers have to “ take their chance."
Small Pox prevailed to some extent in the year, 42 cases
having come to our knowledge ; about half of these were removed
by the Union authorities.
6 of the deaths included under Scarlet Fever, were returned
as arising from Diphtheria.
Of the 14 deaths referred to Typhus, none arose from Typhus
proper, 11 from Typhoid, and 3 from simple continued fever .
Slaughter-Houses.—These were inspected in November.
They were 7 in the upper wards ; and 9 in the lower. The defects
in paving, lime-whiting of the walls, and the dirty cattlepens
were ordered, and were seen to be remedied.
Cow-Houses.—These were also inspected in November.
They were 14 in the upper wards and 7 in the lower. The number
of cows kept was 287. The cows were in fine condition.
Bake-Houses.—These were not inspected during the year.
Mortuary.—'The Mortuary-keeper's return shows that 304
bodies were received at the Mortuary during the year. 7 of
these came from the Workhouse ; 94 were removed from dwellings
for inquest purposes; and 203 were received from houses of
the parishioners. The numbers last year were :—94, 96 and
129. As the Workhouse does not now receive paupers, the
small number sent is accounted for. It is satisfactory to find
that the parishioners appreciate and make use of the sanitary
advantages offered by the Mortuary, iu a greater degree than
heretofore.