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St. Mary's Industrial School. Nelsox. Sir,— Nelson, 6th June, 1911. During the year ending 31st March, 1911, the health of the children at St. Mary's Orphanage, Nelson, has been very good on the whole. At the beginning of the year there was a mild epidemic of whooping-cough, and later a few children developed chicken-pox. During the period there was one death —that of a baby (a private inmate), from gastro-enteritis. The children are well cared for and happy, and the institution is in a satisfactory condition. I have, &c, P. G. Bett, M.8., M.R.C.S., —-— Medical Officer. Ti: Oranga Home, Christchurch. Sir,— Christchurch, 23rd March, 1911. I beg to submit my report on Te Oranga Home, Christchurch. The health of the inmates has been generally good, except for an outbreak of sore throats last winter, which caused some trouble. One case of scarlet fever had to be despatched to Bottle Lake Hospital, and one girl was brought back from domestic service suffering severely from phosphorus poisoning, and subsequently died at the public hospital. Cleanliness and order are always good. 1 have, &c, Jessie C. Maddison. M.8., Ch.B., L.R.C.P.1., Medical Officer. Christchurch Receiving Home. Sir,— Christchurch, Bth March, 1911. I beg to present my annual report on the Christchurch Receiving Home. In respect to the condition of the Home on the inspections, it has always been entirely satisfactory. During last winter there was, as usual, a good deal of ill health amongst the members of the staff—a matter to which I have referred in previous reports. The health of the children attached to the institution has generally been good, except during last spring, when there was more illness than usual in Christchurch, and when, accordingly, a slight rise in the amount of sickness amongst them occurred. I have, &c, J. C. Maddison. M.8.. Ch.B., L.R.C.P.1.. Medical Officer. Bitrnham Industrial School. Sir,— Christchurch, 12th June, 1911. 1 have the honour to report on the health of the Burnham Industrial School for the year 1910. There has been less sickness than usual during the year. An epidemic of influenza prevailed in September, when thirty boys were confined to bed, but no bad results followed. The discipline, harmony, and air of happiness about the school are most admirable, and are a great contrast to the conditions of some years ago. I consider that the advent of Mr. Bathgate has greatly conduced to this, by enabling Mr. Archey to devote more time to the boys themselves. From the outside, the great want at Burnham is more trees. Only 2,000 were planted last season, of which 75 per cent, were killed by the drought. The bitter east winds and the scorching north-westers sweeping over the plains call imperatively for more trees, both for the sake of the pasture and of the health and comfort of the residents. I have, &c, W. H. Symes, M.D., Medical Officer. Caversham Industrial School. Sir,— Dunedin, 10th March, 1911. In presenting the annual report of the above school, I have to remark that there have been no deaths in the school, and the general health has been good. One child., who was becoming more degenerate mentally each year, was sent to Seacliff Mental Hospital. A few cases were sent to the hospital for removal of adenoids, and one girl for removal of a large splinter of wood in the leg. : The cases causing most trouble this year were two girls with dirty habits, one of whom no medical treatment or discipline would improve. This girl would be more suitable for a~home for the feebleminded. I have, &c, Emily H. Siedeberg, M.8., L.R.C.P.1., Medical Officer. St. Vincent de Paul's (Girls') Industrial School, Dunedin. Sir,— Dunedin, 25th March, 1911. I have the honour to submit my annual report on the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, South Dunedin. No deaths or cases of infectious disease occurred during the year, and the general health of the children continues in a very satisfactory condition. The children are well housed, clothed, and fed. and their personal hygiene reflects great credit upon the Rev. Mother and Sisters in charge. I have, &c, Eugene J. O'Neill, M.8., F.R.C.S. (E.). Medical Officer.

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