The health of the community was. satisfactory, and the death-rate normal both among Foreigners and Chinese.
Of the 62 deaths among Foreigners, 48 or nearly 80 per cent., were among Asiatics other than. Chinese. There was a considerable decline in cholera which was. throughout, the summer, Dysen-prevalent to a moderate degree
tery, as often happens during this month, became prevalent, but Jess so than during September last year. It was mainly of the bacillary variety.
The unusually large number of micro-organisms found in the Shanghai Waterworks water was doubtless due to the collection of the sample after two days heavy vain-fall, and shows that factors beyond control may temporarily impair the efficacy of, the purifying processes. It emphasizes the fact that the water cannot safely be used for drinking without previous boiling or filtration through aegermproof filter. The candle of the filter should be. frequently examined to see if it is sound, and should be gently scrubbed and then boiled regularly once a week.
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