THE LUNATIC ASYLUM ENQUIRY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2533, 4 May 1881, Page 2

THE LUNATIC ASYLUM ENQUIRY.

PUBLIC MEETING AT WELLINGTON. By Telegraph. Wellington, May 3. A largely attended public meeting was held to-night for the purpose of discussing the best manner of recognising the services rendered by Mr J. H. Shaw, who had instituted and prosecuted the recent enquiry into the mismanagement of the Wellington Asylam. The Mayor occupied the chair, and, in opening the meeting, referred in high terms to Mr Shaw, to whom, he thought, the whole thanks of the colony was due, He also was of opinion that the Commissioners had done their painful duty in a most impartial manner. He strongly condemned the doctor and inspector. Other speakers followed in a similar strain. The following resolutions were carried: — Mr W. H. Levin, M.H.R., proposed and Mr Sievwright, solicitor, seconded—- “ That the cordial thanks of the colonists of New Zealand are due to Mr J, H. Shaw, barrister-at-law, for bis conduct in connection with the recent enquiry into the management of the Mount Yiew Asylum at Wellington, and for the important and valuable services rendered by him in the public interests; also, to such other persons who have in any special manner aided Mr Shaw in the prosecution of the enquiry ; and that the services so rendered ought to be recognised in a tangible form.” A Committee was appointed for the purpose of inviting subscriptions throughout the colony, and of applying the monies received (1) to the extent of 75 per cent in making Mr J. H. Shaw a presentation of plate or other suitable gift, and (2) to the extent of 25 per cent in making a presentation *o the other persons who have aided Mr Shaw.