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meeting of the ratepayers, that they should procure a supply from 
Cockermouth. Any objection which a parish may entertain to a 
general supply throughout the Union, and any suggestion for a 
better and more economical one from another source, are deserving 
of every consideration by the Local Authority. A more efficient 
method of sewerage is also wanted here, but until plenty of water is 
procured, sewerage improvements would be perfectly futile. 
Albert Terrace and Park View, near Whitehaven, with the 
houses adjoining, have had my attention called to them repeatedly. 
They are entirely destitute of water within a less distance than a 
quarter of a mile, and what they can procure, even at that distance, 
is simply surface drainage from cultivated land, which is certain to 
be impregnated with decayed vegetable matter. Now that the 
Whitehaven mains are to be extended to Low Harris, I hope to 
hear that the owners of property at Albert Terrace, etc., will take 
the necessary steps for extending them down the hill. 
At Bransty there is a plentiful supply of water; but the slovenly 
manner in which the inhabitants remove the contents of their 
ashpits and privies is very objectionable. Suitable ash depots, 
such as are in use at Albert Terrace, ought to: be provided. 
On the south side of the town, a small hamlet called Arrow- 
thwaite, stands on the top of the hill overhanging the valley. This 
place has all the advantages which pure air can afford; but, 
unfortunately, up to within a short time ago, was entirely zthout 
water, sewerage, or closet accommodation. Waiter has, however, been 
introduced from Whitehaven, and a marked improvement has been 
the result. 
Proceeding to Sandwith, we find that all the evils arising from 
an insanitary state of affairs are in existence. ‘The water supply 
is defective ; the sewerage is in the same condition; and a sweeping 
reform is much needed. 
The classical village of St. Bees is about on a par with many 
of the places I have named. ‘There are several wells, which are 
accredited with being of profound purity; but I am afraid that, 
considering the source from whence they come, the people who 
use them are doing so under a delusion. Most of the houses are 
