SERUM ORDERED.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1918, Page 7

SERUM ORDERED.

?;'■ , . , ( . a^ttfausand sdjoses* of Qse-teeraa.•■■&& ;#>*?{» suocessßa% used in' AustoHfiaj "particulars afc; fed ib aseerfcan. iBMt -canwbe rnaanf ae-i |toeat%ere. , Meaxaie icampa--aa iast <aa- file gftw ' them .a eleaa ibilliiof hearth. The prwitransport % howeTW, pie-repatrialSwi X- r ' * mvmjLTSGTo^. • >. , ' ;P<n*ed;"-bu* i .tbe eases.in-camp hava-been; igrea% refaced. At Eeatberston there; rare 666 in hospital, 97 'being serious' leases. While more-deafhs may ibe cx~ fallen largely, oand the ifiofc «f the epidemic is conJa3a3ed;toilbe*olcen. Reports from the ;-towns3jospitals are-to 'the samo effeoe. Woefeis atete that quite a largo toortian of'the deaths are due to'relajiees. through patients getting up too soon, believing they are on the mend, jwbich is -the ■>most, dangerousi-phase -of ithcndiseaise. . - r

•NO--STEAMER FOR THE SOTJTS.

HJMCATINXS SHTPS' QUARTERS.

Wellington, Last Night. There--was-'no steamer to Lytteltoniiast night, as crews for the Binemoa and ; Tutanekai could not be obtained. The Mararoa goes south to-night. At a meeting of the 'Federated 'Sea,men'a Union to-day it was resolved that, 'for the purpose of conserving the health of the men of the mercantile marine, the living quarters on ships must ibe, properly fumigated for not less than "24 honrs r and subsequently cleaned out prior to settling down or taking ships to sea. A committee was set up to carry out the terms of the resolution and supervise the fnjnigation and cleaning.

IMEBOVEMEJST'IN AUCKLAND. Auckland, Nov. 21. The gradual decline in the severity of the epidemic continues. The deaths in the hospitals from midnight on Tuesday to 10 last night totalled 14AWAPUNI CAM? OLE AS, Wellington, Last Night. Awapuni Camp is clean of the disease. There is only one serious case at the Palmcrston Military Hospital.

HOKITIKA IN ©IFFICULTIES, FOR 'LACK OF DOCTORS. Hokitrka, Nov. 21. The" epidemic for the week ending yesterday carried off four town resi-

dents, including a recently-returned soldier- In tlio same period two town and two country residents died outside Westland.

The epidemic is now in the country, and there is only one medical man available for the whole of Westland, and his services are confined to the town where the local and auxiliary hospitals are situated. A medical student sent Uo assist TieTe had to go to bed immediately on arrival, with the complaint. It is considered that a qualified medical adviser for the country patients would be of great value at this stage, and representations will be made to the Government. The local organisations include a fine body of workers, who are assisting the authorities in every way possible. '

W, OHRISTCEnrROH. SITUATION WELL IN HAND. Christchureh, Nov. 21. There is little change to-day in connection with the influenza epidemic. Admissions to the hospitals vesterday were 85, and the deaths 10. The 'Health Officer considers that, despite these figures, the position is well in hand, and he is hopeful of a speedy termination of the trouble.

To-day's deaths Include the Wingatiil trainer, D. Henderson, who won two races with Kilboyne at the recent meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club..

The block system of medical service has been inaugurated.

From midnight till noon to-day there were sixteen admissions to the hospitals and eight deaths.

Afked this afternoon his view on the position, Dr. Chesson said it was very difficult to say one way or the other "It looika to me," he continued, "as if the epidemic is well in hand, but, of course, it will not remain so if the people relax their efforts in the least degree. A number of bodies were to-day removed to Linwood Cemetery, where they will be housed in a marque until they can be buried.

The butchers in the city find difficulty in supplying orders for gravey beef and mutton for broth. Supplies of these meats are running short, and a serious shortage is threatened, unless, as a city butcher suggests, all who aro not suffering refrain from ordering meats used for soups." THE POSITION AT BLENHEIM. Blenheim, Nov. 21. There is evidence that the epidemic is seriously increasing. There are 28 cases in the hospital, two being serious, and two more deatlis are reported. Lady volunteers aro rendering valuable aid to the homes afflicted. ■ AT GREYMOUTH. Greymouth, Not. 21. A relief train visited tho Otira line, and many serious cases were discovered. Four had cases were brought into the hospital. One expired on the journey. Three are exceptionally severe and unable to be moved. The business places have been furtjier closed till the end of the week There will be no church services on Sunday. There are many fresh cases, but they are not virulent. '- v FIXING PRICES.

Wellington, Nov. 21. 'An Order-in-Couneil to-day fixes the price throughout the Dominion or ornages, lemons, fish, and vegetables at the prices ruling'on November -1-. The Commissioner of Police and his deputies will administer the regulations.

EPIDEMIC WANING IN THE COMPS.

Yesterdav's health reports from the tungs jOlladiwt* tbat iaimm.U eft-

( A&nittfi<Moj,hospital«rteM» W !!*-. 3 l :-J&<besse& -a«, M *»«r3 ! j W .,; ; .: I S6O > .. : ... V: .. i ,. 55i ...j. 1 i 67 Awapuui; ''''■ . Paraded siosf ......■.-.■.ww.^^,,^';:' -8 Jj /Admitted to- ]»gpitatew*.»i WM ■;,' 0 i l ~«,... w ,., ! », i « 1^..,1 . 21' Influenza cases ,v.,.>w«~x«:«*«;/" 1° ', Serioua cases ...^r.r^*.-. : .w.. w ; ; ; ;j 0 KOTRBS.SEEAK. ■ '• . , . 'M summary of the report's from'Trentham Camp show* how rapidly the disease'declined there when combative measures were taken.

On Monday, November 4, 29 cases were admitted to hospital; November 3, 61; November 6, 137; November 7, 102; Novembers, 150; November 9, 221; November 10, 194j November 11, 209; Novcmi«r 12,'155; November 13, $4; November •14, 62; November 15, 50; November .16, 73; 'November 17,18; November IS, 17.

Yesterday-five cases were admitted up to 40' a.m.

Of a.total-of 433 cases frbm> November 12f.toy 18, ,179 "were reported'aa'serious cases, i ' SOLDIERS' EBATHS. AT PEATEBRSTON GAMP. ■ Advice Eaa been received from Pea-' therston Military Camp that the following men have dieU at thfe camp hospital, the cause of i death being broncho-pneu-monia:—

Pte. Johann G. Roch (Mrs. Florence Roche, New Plymouth) Pte. George Bailey (Mrs. G. Bailey, 279 Ferguson Street, Palnierston N.) Lieut- George Prentice (Mrs. E. Mar-

tin, Picton)' Trpr. Levi S. Lovelock (Mrs. P. M. Lovelock, Newbury, Palmerston N.) Pte. Frederick J. Fowler (Mrs. C. Fow-

ler, Ponsonby, Auckland) ,Pte. Percival G. Tonics (Mrs. TonkiV Adelaide Road, Wellington) L.-Cpl. James Stringer (Mrs- M. EStringer, Eangiora) Pte. Harold Early. (Mrs, B. Early,

Huntly) William Miles Taylor, of influenza- (Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, mother, Maungu-

toroto, North Auckland) Pte. Edward Hunter, of influenza F. C; Hunter, wife, Auckland) Tte. Duncan McArthur (Mrs. N.-' MeArthur, Lichfield, Auckland) Pte. Oharles Loasby (Mr. Andrew Loasby, father, Christcburch) Pte. James Henry Leslie Allen (Mrs. H. R. N- Allen, Onnondville, wife) QMS. Richard James Waghorn ('Mrs. F< E. Waghorn, wife) Pte. George Henry March" (Mrs. Mary March, Riccarton, wife) Pte. Arthur Swanson, an undischarged soldieT, died at tbe Auckland Hospital on November 13 (Mrs. Eliza Swanson, Ponsonby, mpther) Q.MjS. Ernest Pallant Cooper, died at Chrtstcrmrch. on November 19 (Mrs, Marv Ann Cooper, Addington, mother)' Rfin. Maston Patrick, a discharged soldier, died at Christcburch (Mrs. SPatrick, Christchurch, mother) .

AT TRENT-HAM CAMP. Advice has been received from Trentham Military Camp that the following men have died, the cause of death being influenza and pneumonia, except where otherwise stated: —

Cpl. Percy F. Merrin, November 15 (Mrs. Merrin, wife, 142 Austin Street, Wellington) Cpl. Andrew F. S. Williams, Novembe.' 15 (Mrs. B. Williams, mother, Linwood, Christcliurch) Pte. W. H. Williams, November 15, from apoplexy (Mrs. W. H. Williams, wife, Waihi)' Pte. John Flanagan, November 15 (Mrs. H. Flanagan, mother, Wallaceville) Pto. Edward J. Cookie, November M (Miss M t Cockle, sister, Christchurch) Sgt-Major Edward J. McTigue, November 1« (Mrs- B, J. McTigue, wife, Upper Hutt) R.S.M. W. -I. 'D Oarvie, November 18 (Mrs. W. J. T>. Carvie, wife, 227 Willis Street, Wellington) Pte. Ernest 0; Crow, November 18 (Mrs.. N. Crow, mother, Orfordi , Cpl Joseph T. Marhsall, wife, Parnell, Auckland) Pfp Cecil H- Wright. November IS. Cause of death not stated (Mr. A. W. Wright, father, Taumarunui) Pte. Michael TTogan, November 18. Cause of death not stated (Mrs. M. Hogan, Ponsonby, Auckland) Pte. C. E. Peters (Mrs- C. E, Peters, wife, Shannon) L.-Cpl. Thomas Brown (Mrs. T. Brown, Gisborne) L.-Cpl. Herbert Stanley Slight (Mrs. E. Slight, wife. Feildin?) Major 'Donald Bru.ce MeKcnzio (Mrs. McKenzie. wife, Trcntham) Rgt Albert William Simpson (Mrs. E, R. Simpson, wife, 'Upper Hutt) IN STRATFORD. THE EPIDEMIC fiATINtf. A much more optimistic feeling prevailed regarding the influenza epidemic in town on Thursday. Only one death hasz to be recorded,' that cf Guard F. Black, of Whangamomona. Deceased's condition was very critical when be was brought into town, and it was apparent that his chances of recovery were very remote, and yesterday evening the end came The Railway Department have lost an official who had proved himself very courteous and obliging. He leaven a widow arid five young children, who will have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. T am pleased to record steady improvement in the case of Mr. C. S Kelly, but the condition of J. Beedie and ,t young man named Hamblyn is unsatisfactory.

To cope with the increased number of cases, tiie Hospital Board has accepted the use of the Melrose House —an offer much appreciated by the health officials. In tliis connection the question has been raised as to why the board docs not commandeer one of the hotels, but this does not seem warranted as far as the number of cases are concerned. At any rate, the system of dividing the town into blocks ha.s served-a useful purpose, and should not be disturbed, as the cases requiring emergency treatment are immediately brought to the" hospital, and others who are- miTd cases prefer to renin in in their homes.

T)r. Steven is now" standing up well to f.he hospital work, and T>r. Paget is able to get out further into the country. Tt is pleasing to learn' that the doctor finds tiW--cte*a b»w eominjf to hand af a

milder typo than was the case ecirlier in the week. Oar lady medico (Dr. Gordon) is also kept going continuously, but, as mentioned previously, th.c general opinion is that the worst is now over, and from now onwards the position should improve.

A case presenting regrettable features was brought to this afternoon. A patient in a delirious condition created a lot of trouble, requiring two men in constant attendance to hold him down. To-day Dr. Paget examined the patient, and found it was not a case of influenza but delirium tremens- The doctor did not conceal his disguest at having to treat such a case, whilst fcho Citizens' Committee were more than annoyed. Those responsible for the man's removal evidently thought it a genuine case of influenza, but the culprit has had several prohibition orders against him, and his condition was no surprise to those who knew the circumstances. A drink-demented man amongst sick ana dyms patients is not desirable. _ A .traight-jaeket and police supervision are what is required in cases of this dcTS deal of indignation existed in Tariki at a rumor going round in Stratford that young Hamblyn was dead. Evidently some of the public confused Sie youn- man with his father, who died on Tuesday- When the writer made inouiS Sta afternoon, the patient was aU ri'nt, and although not out of dautl had cood prospects of recovery. PuWic donbt the offr „f the inhalation chamber. Despite SUosSdatwliattlieycall.the flolfi of others, the chamber has m"™sTtot of attention from those who f to, i takto" oriJiiary precautions. TZ iteeVaays, Monday-Wednesday, n n o £ Z 17-22 persons passed firougi. the rooms.