INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1909, 30 November 1918, Page 3

INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

Some people live in a world of llxeir own. For anyone outside their own immediate household they haven’t a thought. Such instances have come to light locally since the present epidemic. Several-house-holds have almost completely isola (ed themselves, and have exhibited a marked indifference to the sufferings or wants of others. A\ hen the demon germ, however, gets hold of (liem they squeal about the indifference of other people to their sufferings. Selfishness is writ large in several Foxton houses. One lady was much concerned about tho'passing of a friend. “That is very sad, of coarse,” was the reply. “But it is the living sick that require attention at present.” The subject was then quickly changed.

There ,is strong .suspicion that: one or two Alaoris ha\ r c succumbed as a result of tobungaism during the present epidemic. Cold water baths is the tobunga panacea for all Maori ills, and despite all warnings against Ibis custom il is feared that several have been so treated during the present epidemic, and paid the penally. Despite all warnings, we are informed (hat 11)0 occupants of several households are I browing filth and refuse, that should be burned, in tlieir back yards, and are not; carrying out the precautionary measures re disinfecting. Lor the sake of the general health of the community they should exercise every precaution. The hot avou liter will soon tie upon ns, and decaying matter in the yards will provide prolific breeding beds for disease

germs. Four cases of lemons, ordered f>y the Mayor, came lo hand (Tom A uekland yesterday. A number havc been sent lo sick householders. Anyone overlooked may he supplied upon application to tin’s oiiice. Among the voluntary helpers during Use recen! epibleitiic who have done good work locally is .Ur Tom. Howell, whose services have always been readily given when called upon. The vicarage temporary hospital will he closed from Monday. There

is only one serious case (here at present. The others lcf| for I heir 1 •ices 10-dav, convalescent.

We are pleased forepart that there was a slight change for the heller in Mr Large’s condition today. Although ifis .condllion is still critical it is hoped that he will pull through. A small case l of oranges were Forwarded io Ihis oll'mc hy the Balmerslon Pacing (,’lnh (per Mr J. Ai. Johns)on) yesterday J’or (he sick. There are still some left, together with lemons, for those requiring

There are eight patients in the Convent school temporary hospital to-day, seven males and one female. Two were discharged (n-day. There are no serious cases there, and il is Imped those remaining will he lit to leave early next week.