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Mortuary.—The continued usefulness of our excellent
Mortuary is shown by the following details:—300 bodies were
brought into it in the year. Of these, 89 were for inquest purposes,
upon which 41 post-mortems were made; 115 were Holborn
Union cases; and 185 were brought from the houses of
parishioners, including 8 cases of fever and 2 of small pox.
Had not the mortuary existed, these bodies would have been
kept in dwelling rooms.
House-to-House Visitation.—This has been continued
during the year. At the end of January, the inspector of the
upper wards gave up his appointment; that of the lower wards
continuing. In August, two new inspectors were permanently
appointed, both most able, energetic, and attentive men, one
certificated. That they are so, will surely be admitted in consideration
of the work they have done, which is as follows:—
Nuisance in respect to which notices have been served, and
work done to abate same, from September 21st to December
31st, 1885:—
147 water-closets provided with water supply.
43 water-closets provided with new pans or old ones cleansed.
42 defective drains reconstructed; 580 feet of drain pipe laid
under personal supervision.
52 dirty houses cleansed.
30 gully traps in lieu of bell traps.
27 defective pavings remedied.
12 dustbins repaired.
7 defective roofs repaired.
8 illegal kitchens emptied or made to comply with the Act.
12 cases of overcrowding abated.
1 cesspool abolished.
5 accumulations of rubbish removed.