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Written statements by the following were admitted as evidence : Dr. Horace L. Brittain, Director of the Citizens' Research Institute of Canada ; Dr. H. Dawson, of Pahiatua, to the Wairarapa Hospital Board ; Mr. J. S. Dickie, of Clyde, Secretary, Vincent Hospital Board (22/4/21); Mr. T. G. Russell, of Winton, Town Clerk of the Borough of Winton (16/4/21) ; Mr. W. J. Pallott, Secretary of the Hawke's Bay Children's Home (14-/4/21) ; Mr. G. J. Shepherd, Secretary, Hokianga Hospital Board (12/4/21) ; Mr. A. Mabbott, County Clerk, Waimarino County Council (12/4/21) ; Sir J. G. Wilson, Chairman, Palmerston North Hospital Board (16/4/21) ; Mr. Arthur Clarke, Secretary, Ashburton Hospital Board (3/5/21) ; Colonel J. H. Bray, of the National Headquarters, Salvation Army (2/5/21) ; Mr. P. Skogland, Town Clerk, Stratford Borough Council (27/4/21); Mr. Nash, M.P. Mayor of Palmerston North (telegram, 2/5/21) ; Mr. J. L. Wilson, Secretary, Whangaroa Hospital Board (24/2/21) ; Mr. Thomas S. Houston, Chairman, Mangonui Hospital Board (8/4/21) ; Wairoa Hospital Board (telegram, 18/4/21); Mr. George Tonge, Secretary, Thames Hospital Board, (11/3/21); Mr. A. L. Ellisdon, Secretary, Wairoa Hospital Board (27/3/21) ; Mr. A. L. Temple, Secretary, Waiapu Hospital Board (24/3/21) ; Mr. E. A. S. Killick, Secretary of the Department of Health (setting forth the recommendations of the Hawke's Bay Hospital. Board adopted at a meeting held on the 12th April, 1921) ; Mr. Howard Kenway, Chairman, Cook Hospital Board (11/4/21) ; Mr. Cecil M. Haggett, Secretary, Hawera Hospital Board (20/4/21) ; Mr. Courtenay D. Sole, Chairman, Stratford Hospital Board (13/4/21) ; Mr. W. 11. Maitland, Secretary, Buller Hospital Board (15/4/21) ; Mr. J. W. Hanan, on behalf of the Grey Hospital Board (22/4/21); Mr H. S. Russell, Secretary, South Canterbury Hospital Board (21/4/21) ; Mr. John Jacobs, Secretary, Otago Hospital Board (30/4/21) ; Mr. H. D. Atkinson, Secretary, New Zealand Counties Association (13/4/21) ; Mrs. Jessie M. Moorhouse, President, Wellington Hospital Convalescent Home (8/4/21) ; Mrs. E. S. Baird, President, Victoria Home, Invercargill (2/4/21) ; Sister Mary Menna, acting Superioress, Nazareth House, Christchurch ; Mr. J. Mainwaring, County Clerk, Ashburton County Council (16/4/21) ; Mr. F. W. Connell, County Clerk, Kairanga County Council (29/4/21) ; Mr. A. Leese, Town Clerk, Taumarunui (21/4/21) ; Mr. F. B. Denton, Town Clerk, Greymouth Borough Council (18/4/21) ; Mr. E. A. S. Killick, Secretary, Department of Health ; Mr. John Stallworthy, Chairman, Kaipara Hospital Board (2/5/21) ; Mr. F. R Drew, County Clerk, Manawatu County Council (4/5/21) ; Mr. W. S. Wharton, Secretary, North Canterbury Hospital Board (30/4/21) ; Mrs. M. F. Johnstone, President, Central Council of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children (4/5/21) ; Colonel R. J. Collins, Controller and Anditor-General (4/5/21) ; Mrs. Florence Porter, President, Women's National Reserve, Wellington District (4/5/21). The Commission then went into Committee.

Thursday, sth May, 1921. All the Commissioners deliberated in Committee from the sth to the 7th May, inclusive. On the 7th May the Commission adjourned until 10 a.m., Tuesday, 24th May, to permit of the evidence being reviewed.

Tuesday, 24th May, 1921. The Commission met at 10 a.m. All the Commissioners were present. Written statements were submitted by the following : Mr. George L. Evans, Secretary, Cook Hospital Board (20/5/21) ; Mr. 11. Richardson, County Clerk, Rangitikei County Council (9/5/21) ; Mr. J. W. Graham, County Clerk, Woodville County Council (9/5/21) ; Mr. B. Larson, County Clerk, Akitio County Council (10/5/21) ; Mr. F. A. Whitehead, County Clerk, Levels County Council (16/5/21); Mr. Herbert Symes, County Clerk, Pohangina County Council (17/5/21) ; The Diocesan Secretary, Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch. (10/5/21) ; Dr. Frank Hay, Inspector-General of Mental Hospitals (23/5/21). The Commission went into Committee on the report.

Wednesday, 25th May, 1921. The Commissioners continued their deliberations on the report until the 31st May, when the report was adopted, subject to additions or reservations that might be made by the Chairman, Dr. Acland, and Hon. Mr. Hawke. On the motion of Mr. Shirtcliffe, seconded by the Hon. Mr. Hawke, it was resolved, That the members of the Commission accord a vote of thanks to Mr. Vernon Reed, whose thorough grasp of the matters that required investigation, and valuable guidance whilst presiding over the Commission, greatly expedited its work. The meeting then closed.