The Scarlet Fever Case.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 34, 9 February 1901, Page 3

The Scarlet Fever Case.

(To the Editor of the Times.)

Sir, —I, as one of the residents of Gisborne, wish to draw public attention to the very lax manner the Board of Health are performing their duties in this fever case (if scarlet fever it is). Why should they isolate this caee in my house, practically turning it into a hospital ? The child was simply a visitor at my house, with his mother.. My contention, sir, is that the Board of Health authorities should have isolated this case ontside the town boundary—not in the heart of population, but in a building provided by them for the reception of such cases. Why should they commandeer any private house at their will and pleasure ? I think that such a state of tilings as this existing is a disgrace to the responsible authorities, and certainly would not be tolerated in any other town. Then again, the butcher, baker, and other tradesmen are allowed to call at tho house, and yet I am debarred from seeing my wife. I think it tune that the public of Gisborne should rise to the occasion, and

demand that the affairs of this most important body should be administered in a proper manner, and not as it now is—a menace to the health of the community. Thanking ’you in anticipation of your inserting this, I am, sir, faithfully yours, Albert Hoark.