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The number of deaths from zymotic diseases has been somewhat
less than last year, and less than the average. And these
are the diseases which are most amenable to Sanitary treatment,
and to which the powers of the Vestry are mainly directed.
The most noticeable feature in the mortality, is that of an increase
of deaths from Small Pox. This disease prevailed
epidemically in the Metropolis (2371 deaths), as it did in 1877
(2544 deaths), and in 1871 (7876 deaths). 170 cases are known
to have occurred in the Parish, many of which were removed by
the Guardians. In all instances, when it was known to occur,
disinfectants were used until the removal or recovery of the
patients, when the rooms were thoroughly disinfected.
8 of the deaths included under Scarlet Fever, are returned as
having occurred from Diphtheria. And of the 26 deaths included
under Typhus, 1 was registered as arising from Typhus proper;
23 from Typhoid ; and 2 from continued Fever.
Slaughter-houses.—These were inspected by the Sanitary
Committee and myself in November. They were 16; 7 in the
Upper Wards, 9 in the lower, and were in very good order; the
only defects noticed relating to imperfect cementing and paving.
Cow-houses.—These were also inspected at the same time.
They were 19; 11 in the upper Wards, and 8 in the lower.
The cows numbered 272; 136 in each district. With the
exception of a requirement of lime-whiting in a few cases, they
were found to be in excellent order. The cows were very fine
animals, and in excellent health and condition.
Bake houses.—These were not inspected in 1880, but were
inspected in September. 1881. They were 62; 30 in the upper
Wards, 32 in the lower. They were mostly in good order, the
principal defects being the traps out of order, the lime-whiting
defective; in some cases it had avowedly not been done for
twelve months.