INFANTILE PARALYSIS

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1925, Page 1

INFANTILE PARALYSIS

by telf.gra: a —press assn., copyright. PALMERSTON NORTH CASESPALMERSTON N., January 21. Two fresh cases of infantile 'paralysis wore admitted to hospital this morning and one rom Shannon. One, a local farmer whose condition was very serious subsequently died. There arc now seven cases under treatment. The Rev. Canon J. R. Dart has signified to the Bishop of Nelson has acceptance of nomination, to the incumbency of All Saints’ parish, Nelson, in succession to the Rev. F. Priug Rowe. Ife began his ministry at Brunnerton. and was one of the most untiring workers at the time of the great mine disaster. He was Vicar oT Beef ton from 1895 to 1901. of Westport from 1901 to I DHL In the latter year ho was appointed to Wakefield. He is one of the original members of the Cathedral Chapter. NOTIFICATION TO EDUCATION BOARDS. DUNEDIN. Jan. 21.

The Education Board lias received notification from the Health Department, that in view of the paralysis in the North Island, all schools should remain closed, the matter of re-opening to he left in the hands of the Chairman. CADET CAMPS CANCELLED. WELLINGTON. January 21. 1 n consequence of the prevalence of infantile paralysis, the Commandant of the New Zealand Military Forces has instructed the cancellation, until further notice, of all camps and parades of cadet units in the northern and central military commands. Territorial camps and parades will he held as usual. A BETTER REPORT. WANGANUI, January 21. No eases of infantile paralysis have been reported since Monday evening.