FOR THE FRONT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 268, 22 April 1915, Page 3

FOR THE FRONT.

MR. D. WYLIE'S SERVICES. The'approaching departure of Mr. D. ; ' Wylic, the .prominent New Plymouth' surgeon, for the front was referred t<v at yesterday's meeting of the Taranaki Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. , Mr. Wylie wrote as follows to the I chairman: —"I am writing to you as chairman of the Hospital Board to tell you that I haye been asked to form one of the staff of the stationary hospital which has been offered by the New Zealand Government to the Imperial authorities, which is proceeding to the front in three or four weeks. Naturally I am going, and would like you to arI range to fill my place on the" hospital staff while away, because I hope to come v back again." The chairman (Mr. T. C. J. Bellring«r) Raid that it came as a surprise to him to learn that Mr. Wylie was going away. They all recognised the high standard of professional ability which Mr. Wylie possessed, and their loss was a distinct gain to the New Zealand forces at the front. He thought that ■ the New Zealand Government was very fortunate in having secured a man like Mr. Wylie to go with the New Zealand "boys," and parents of "boys" would be greatly relieved to kwow that a man of such ability, and such a highly qualified surgeon as Mr. Wylie would be at the front. "I only hope," he added, "that Mr. WyhVs stay will be very short, and that in the near future ho will resume his duties at the, hospital." Mr. McDonald supported the remarks , of the chairman, and moved that leave ! should be granted to Mr. Wylie. Mrs. Dockrill seconded the motion. Mr. MacEeynolds said there was no doubt that Mr. Wylie was making a great sacrifice in going to the war. It was decided to grant leave to Mr. Wylie as desired by him.

the chairman said he thought Mr. Wylie's position at the hospital should be' offered to Dr. Fookes. Dr. Fookes had been Associated with the hospital for some time, and he had all tha qualifications necessary for the position. The whole question of the medical staff at the hospital would have to he gone into and revised later to meet the altered conditions arising with the opening of the new hospital. It was decided to offer the position to Dr. Fookes. A resolution was carried congratulating Mr. Wylie on his appointment at the front and wishing him a safe return.