15,000 people, of whom about 10,000 are in the 
town itself, the death-rate from malaria in 1907 was 
only 1.52 per 1,000, and this includes cases origi¬ 
nating in other districts, and sent to Belize for 
treatment. 
The death-rate of the colony in 1907 was 22.19 
per 1,000, with a birth-rate of 36.64. In 1908 the 
death-rate was 24.17 per 1,000, with a birth-rate of 
37 - 92 . 
In one respect the colony has a great advantage 
over the West Indian Islands. Its sea front is ex¬ 
posed to the full force of the prevailing wind. 
Owing to its long series of reefs and caves steamers 
can ride at anchor almost anywhere along the coast, 
where the water is deep. In other colonies steamers 
have to go to the leeward of the islands, and the 
principal towns are, therefore, not so highly favoured 
as are those of British Honduras, by reason of the 
refreshing breezes generally blowing*. 
As to maintenance of health I should say that 
practically the same rules apply as in the West 
Indian Islands. Every person should make himself 
acquainted with Professor Simpson’s book on the 
subject. I do not follow all his precepts myself. I 
do not take quinine regularlyj but, then, I believe* 
I am rarely liable to attack by malaria infected 
mosquitoes. I disregard the Professor’s advice as 
to cold baths, and I take them regularly every 
morning. But I do not advise anyone else to 
follow my example. The man who will benefit 
from a cold bath will take it even against advice. 
But I strongly advise people not to take cold baths 
when cold or tired, and I say that people who have 
malaria in their system run a risk in taking them. 
As to stimulants, I think it would be well if 
people would follow Professor Simpson’s advice in 
that matter, and abstain from alcohol till after the 
day’s work is done, and take very little then. As a 
