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Lecturer to the pupil-nurses, who are grateful to him for the pains he has taken in their instruction. A case of scarlet fever which developed in the Hospital after confinement, and caused great difficulty, was the means of bringing forward the necessity of an isolation ward. This was erected, and is now ready for any emergency of the kind, but, owing to the inadequate provision of nurses accommodation, is at present in use for the night nurse. The accommodation for patients has at times been severely taxed. Christ chub oh. After great trouble, and visiting a great many places about Christchurch, a house was finally selected by Mrs. Neill and recommended for purchase. It was purchased and a plan made for additions and alterations, and finally these additions were commenced and are being carried out by the Public Works Department. The site is an excellent one, being among the people who are likely to avail themselves of the opportunity of attendance and nursing they could not otherwise afford. The Hospital will probably be ready for occupation in April. It will, I think, be more satisfactory as regards the accommodation for both patients and the nursing staff than the other three hospitals. The Matron, Miss Inglis, and the Sub-matron, Miss MacKenzie, took up their residence in January in a cottage in the grounds, which was renovated and furnished for their accommodation, and is afterwards to serve as servants' quarters. They undertook from then to attend cases in the district, and also to give information to intending patients and book those wishing to enter in April, when the Hospital should be ready. The Matron also assisted in selecting the furniture for the Hospital, and got all the linen ready for use. Sister MacKenzie was sent to Auckland to take duty there while the Matron and sister" had their annual holiday. Dr. Alice Moorhouse was appointed Medical Attendant at the Hospital. There were four patients attended in the district before the opening of the Hospital. I have, &c, H. Maclean, Dr. Valintine. Officer in Charge of St. Helens Hospitals.