STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

'fFrom Our fcwji Correspondent.)' Stratford, Dec- 5. J.wee jnore deaths have to be recorded. It is very sad to have to chronicle the demise of Miss M. F. l.'lcmin"' lady principal of St. Mary's School Previous to coming to Stratford, Miss l'leming was associated with St. Hilda's Anglican Girls* School, Uunedin, and then joined the staff of St. Margaret's, Christchureh. On the establishment of St. Mary's School here, Miss Fleming succeeded Miss Marchant on the latter resigning. Under the carefui and judicious guidance of deceased, tfca school increased in usefulness and popularity until the church authorities had to considerably increase the accommodation. The last report of_ the Taranaki inspector was, a very satisfactory one, reflecting credit on the staff and scholars. On the outbreak of the present distressing epidemic, Miss Fleming freely and willingly did all she could to ease the conditions of the afflicted and console the •bereaved. Later on the fell disease fastened on her, and though the lady made a brave fight with the enemy the scoiiTge proved the stronger, and another splendid Christian lady lias been gathered to rest. Mrs. H. Savage, who died at Melrose House, has not long been a resident of this town. Her husband, a member of the Town Band and a saddler, is also stricken with the disease, tout is reported to bo improving. • The third victim jvas Hazel Corkin, aged 13, only child of Mr- and Mrs. Corkin, who had been receiving treatment for some days. Mr. Corkin is gardener to the hospital, and he aid his wife will have the sympathy of all in the district in their sorrow. The daily bujletin states there are 23 cases in the hospital, six" being very serious. The Technical Hospital has one patient critical and one seriously ill. It is distressing to lo.irn that some of those who hare done yeoman service right through fac outbreak, should now be obliged to lay up for treatment.. Of these, Messrs .T, S. Lyons, W. O. Rushlcigh (Stratford), and J. pavidson (Pembroke Koad) are now receiving treatment. Their many friends hope soon to hear of a decided improvement in their condition. 1 Conditions out east show a little improvement. Whanganiomona has been well organised, but there were many distressing sights. One relief party found a party of seven down in one room, and it looks as if each one had fallen ill whilst attending to the wants of others. The mother has since died, and the father's condition at present is far from satisfactory.

"* HAWERA| Excellent reports continue to come to hand, and there is now no doubt that the situation is well under control. There were no deaths at the isolation hospital on Wednesday, and while there are one or two serious cases still in this institution the patients are doing splendidly. The roedfeal superintendent (Dr. McDiarmid) urges that while the position is satisfactory people should not relax every precaution, in view of the possibility of a second "wave" developing. TWe necessity for continued eare is shown by the reappearance of influenza in Napier. As there have been very few calls lately it has been decided to close the business department of th Dardanlles froii to-morrow. The ladies' committee, however, will remain at the Dardanelles for a few days longer to clear things up. The organisation of the health authorities is so complete that should a second wave appear the Dardanelles Executive Committee will be able to resume without any delay whatever. The position to date as regards the temporary isolation hospital is as follows: Admissions 171, deaths 30, transfers 11, in hospital 30. There were three admissions yesterday, and nine patients were transferred to St. Mary's Convalescent Hospital. It was hoped to have been able to close down St. Mary's Hospital on Saturday, but owing to the fresh cases brought in on Wednesday this may be delayed for a day or two. The police force in the district has been hard hit by the influenza. A Hawera constable is down, and so are the constables at Manaia, Patea and Eltham. The Kaponga constable has just resumed duty after a bout with the visitation, contracted at Christchurch.—Star.

DEATHS AT MASTERTOX. M&sterton, Dec. 5. Since the influenza outbreak 82 deaths «avo occurrarf. The is now abating. The relief fund has reached £2500. IMPROVEMENT AT WANGAMUI. Wanganui, Dec, 5. The epidemic situation continues to improve. Twelve new cases are reported. EPIDEMIC IN HAND AT PAHIATUA. Pahiatua, Dec. '5. The epidemic is now in hand. The total admissions to the emergency hospital were 67, deaths in hospital 11, remaining 21. The total deaths in the district arc 28. MORE OASES ON THE JIAKURA.

Auckland. Deo, 5. Tlioro are 16 mora cases of influenza on the MaJcttra, making the total 29, including one passenger. Oniy four are acute cases. Twenty-six have teen removed to i3olatel quarters on Motuilii Inland ami tbjee mote will be landed today. The Union Company nVn decided to discharge all cargo before the Maknra leaves for Sydney. 'Sydney passeygers are appealing to the Federal Premier to get the Mairura despatched to Sydney without further delayARA.WA AT AUOKLAXD, r I I r-. Auckland, De;*. <1 | On the Arawa 30 passengers and two of the crew are suffering from throat trouble. The vessel will be quarantined foT two daysTHE NIAGARA STORY. I ' tag; «- p a ] m erston N„ Bee. 5. Dr. !E. 0. Barnett told a Manawatu Standard reporter that the suggestion that the Niagara brought the influenza to New Zealand was quite out of the question. . At the time of the vessel'sarrival there were seven cases of influenza in a private hospital in Auckland. ' The epidemic has apparently run its