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Medical staff, stipendiary : H. T. Dawson, M.8.. Mast. Surg. Matron : Edith M. Davis, R.N. Localities from whence patients came: Pahiatua Borough, 46; Pahiatua County, t'i : Akitio County, 9 ; Eketahuna Borough, 5 ; Eketahuna County, 7 : VVoodville, 11 : unknown, 10. Visited on 2nd December. There were 5 patients in hospital, 4 males and 1 female. The place was in excellent order ; but the plaster in the female lavatories badly needs repair. The old-fashioned sinks will now need to be replaced with modern ones, and the main building will need repairing soon, especially the kitchen. Two bedrooms have been added for the staff. The grounds were in good order. The 11 acres in which the hospital stands runs sufficient cows to supply the Hospital with milk, thereby a considerable saving is effected. Masterton Hospital. Medical staff, honorary : P. R. Cook, M.8., Ch.B. ; J. A. Cowie, M.8., CM., B.Sc. ; N. H. Prior, M.8., Ch.B. Medical staff, stipendiary : Archer Hosking, M.8., CM. (Edin.). Matron : Isabel Mary Wilkinson, R.N. Localities from whence patients came : Masterton Borough, 184; Masterton County, 78 : Carterton Borough, 46 ; Martinborough, 14; Mauriceville County, 6; Eketahuna County, 19 ; South Wairarapa County, 7 ; Pahiatua County, 1 ; Wellington, 1 ; Auckland, 1 ; Taihape, 1 ; Foxton, I ; Dannevirke, 1 ; unknown, i 1 Visited on 4th March, 1914. There were 24 cases in—lo in male ward, 9 in women's, 1 in side ward, 4 in fever ward. The Hospital was in very good order ; the kitchen and scullery had recently been painted. The grounds were much improved. Cows are kept, also pigs and poultry, and some vegetables are grown. South Wairarapa Hospital, Greytown. Medical staff, honorary: D. G. Johnston, M.8.; A. Gunn, M.B. :H. E. Webb, M.8., Ch.B.; A. E. A. Palmer, M.B, Ch.B. Medical staff, stipendiary : W. Bey, M.B. (Aberdeen). Matron : Mary Bagley, R.N. Localities from whence patients came : Martinborough, 50 ; Carterton, 39 ; Greytown, 33 ; Palmerston North, 1 ; unknown, 14 ; Featherston, 45 ; South Wairarapa County, 15 ; Masterton, 6 ; Wellington, 3 ; Feilding, 1. Visited on 3rd December at 6.31 a.m. There were 18 patients at the Hospital, and 8 in the Buchanan Home. Though visited very early in the morning the institution was in good order, as was also the Dome, which should prove of great value to the district. Renall-Solway Home. Medical staff : Medical attendance as required. Matron : Mrs. Annie Johns. Visited on 4th March, 191 1. There were 13 men in, 2 in bed. The Home was in good order, and the old people expressed themselves as very content. "Picton Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Usual date of meeting : Second Thursday. Chairman : Seymour Fell. Secretary : J. Blizzard. Public Health Inspector : James Johnston. Maternity Nurse : Eliza Wells, R.M. Institutions under Board's control : Picton Hospital. Fever Ward. Shelter-shed. Maternity Home. Picton Hospital. Medical staff, stipendiary : W. E. Redman, M.R.C.S.E. Matron : A. Hamann, R.N. Localities from whence patients came : Picton Hospital District, 163 : Nelson, 4 : Australia, 1 ; Wellington, 1 ; shipping, 1 ; Auckland, 1 ; Blenheim, 1 ; Christchurch, 1. Not visited since last report of June, 1913. There have been no alterations or additions at this Hospital, but in view of the great demand on the maternity beds it will probably soon be necessary to add to this department. There has been a change in the personnel of the staff;, Miss Burton having resigned the niationship and Miss Hannan been appointed, while more recently Dr. Redman, who had beieh in charge since the institution was built, has resigned. Dr. Hill was appointed in his place. Dr. Redman will continue his services to the institution as consultant and anaesthetist.