THE CITY BLOCKS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16377, 23 November 1918, Page 9

THE CITY BLOCKS.

YESTERDAY'S REPORTS

Generally there was a bopefnl not© in the reports from the city blocks yesterday. In a few instances matters aro not entirely satisfactory. The depots will be open to-morrow as on week days. Nos. 1 and 2: SH IR LEI AXD RICHMOND. Boundaries (No. 1)'- Shirley Hill's road, North Avon road, Dudley Creek, and River Avon. Boundaries (No. -): road, Fitzgerald avenue, and the Kiver Headquarters and I>epot: Richmond Working Men's Club (telephone 1684). Chairman: Mr H. H. I-ioughnan (telephone -153(3). Report: Another busy day; number of serious eases diminishing. Organisation working well. Only o ambulance cases since depot opened, and only - deaths. 3 LIN WOOD. Boundaries: Linwood avenue, B uck : ley's road, Old New Brighton road, and River Avon. „ „ Headquarters and Depot: Mr H. £ • Herbert's residence, 132 Tancred. street (telephone 3412 M). Chairman: Mr H. F. Herbert. Report: Everything very satisfactory. Four cases revisited. One case in Bromley (not very serious) visited. Been a fair demand for food. The doctor commended tho nurse lor her caro of the patients; not one case lias gone back. Sonio difficulty experienced owing to amateur nurses giving patients wrong treatment.

N T os 4 and G: ROLLESTOIN AND FITZGERALD AVENUE. Boundaries (No. -1): Stanmoro road to River Avon, Linwood avenue to Cashel street, to Stanxnoro road ana Lfinwood avenue. „ , , . . Boundaries (No. 6): Barbadoes street to bridge, Oxford terrace to River road, to Stanmore road, to Worcester street, thence to Barbadoes street. Headquarters, Depot, and Medical Service: Wesley Schoolroom, Fitzgerald avenuo (telephone 1253). Chairman: Rev. E. P. Blamires (teleS\one 1283). Vice-chairman: Mr R. . Wilson (telephone 3521). Deputychairman : (No. 4) Mr J. W. Nutt. Secretary: Mr T. S. Dacre. Treasurer: Mr W. G. Coolcson. Nursing Superintendent: Mrs H. H. Smith. In charge of Depot (Wesley Schoolroom): Messrs W. Cookson and A. E. Diehl, and Miss Menzies. Depot hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. .Helpers (No. 6): Messrs Geo. Whitcombe, C. F. Dobbs, Maloney, and Jacques, Mrs H. H. Smith, Mrs H. R. T. Spanjer, Mrs McCausland, Miss Menzies, Miss Duff, Miss A. Wilson; also some Boy Scouts. Report: Only 12 new cases reported yesterday. Cases in Block 6 reduced from 239 to 91. Since depot opened on Tuesday 157 cases attended to. Cases attended by doctor: 18 on Thursday, 12 yesterday. Dr. Sandston has commended the depot for its efficient organisation, as none of his time was | wasted on cases that required the at- | tention of a V.A.D. only. The value of the soup kitchen increases daily, as patients become convalescent. The number of families supplied with soup, jellies, custards, ejc., was 48 on-Wed-nesday, 83 on Thursday, and 100 yesterday. The only difficulty in carrying on tho work has been tuo occasional lficlc of motor conveyance, heavy work falling on a few. Applications for a doctor should be made as early in the day as possible. A number of subscriptions and gifts have boon received. Nob. o and 7: LEYDEN STREET

HALL. Boundaries: (No. 5) Philip street, ! Albert street, Casliel street, Aldwyn s road, Ensor's road, to railway, son's road, Ferry road to Philip street. Boundaries: (No. 7) Worcester street from Fitzgerald avenue to Stanmore road thence to Cashcl street, Albert street, Philip street, part of Ferry road and Wilson's road to railway, tlienco to Falsgrave street, Fitzgerald avenue to Worcester street. , Headquarters and Depot: Leyaen street Hall (telephone 43475) Oliairman: Rev. H. A. Job (telephone 42 Acting Deputy-chairman (No. 5): Mr Ormandy. Helpers: (No. 5) Miss Boon, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Papps, and Mrs Report: Very good; things better than at any period hitherto; fewer cases and less serious cases. Few applications for food, but depot be glad to have gifts of same. BLOCK 8.

Boundaries: Colombo street to river, Oxford terrace to Barbadoes street, thence to "Worcester street, thence to Colombo street. Headquarters and Depot: Mr L. "• Christie's residence, iO6 Gloucester street (telephone 184). For Medical Service: Central Depot, Cathedral square (telephone 3/o). Chairman: Mr L. P. Christie. Helpers: Messrs Boulton, Gilmour, Rossiter Buchanan, Noil, and Faulkner. Report: No fresh cases. Known cases progressing favourably and being carefully watcnod. Nos. 9, 10, 13, 141 CITY CENTRAL. Boundaries (No. 9): Colombo and Cashel streets to Worcester street to Fitzgerald avenue, thence to Cashel street, thence to Colombo street. Boundaries (No. 10): Corner Colomi bo and Cashel streets eastward to Fitzgerald. avenue, thence to 1' alsgiavo street, to railway to Colombo street, thence to Cashel street. Headquarters: Hibernian Hall. Chairman: Mr J. H-. Hayward (telephone 3814). Helpers: Marist Brothers an J Sisters of the Mission. • Boundaries (No. 13): Corner Park terrace to Kilmoro street to Colombo street to Cathedral square to Cambridge terraco, to liolleston avenue, thence to corner Park terrace and k-il-niore street. Chairman: Mr H. J. Ranger. Committee : Messrs Lyons, Johnston, Coombs, Searle, Langford. Agar, Hayman, D. G. Holloway, Lane, H. G. Wake, Barr, Manson, Dean Carrington, and Rev. Long. Boundaries (No. 14): Corner Bealey avenuo and Park terraco to Colombo street, thence to Kilmoro street to Park terrace, thence to Bealey avenuo. Chairman: Mr H. J. Beswick (telephone 2083). Helpers: Mr and Mrs L. J. Joyce, Mrs Beswick, Misses Smith (2). Messrs E. Clarkson, A. E. Baker, Jonn Groig, C. T. Aschman, A. Kaye, White, Lewis, and Miss Comer. Headquarters for Medical Service: Public Health Department. Tel. 124 G.

I'eport.—Matters were much better at the Central Depot yesterday, and only live cases needed to be sent to the hospital. The number of fresh cases was very much smaller, and the rush appreciably lessened. The kitchens in connexion \vith the depot were all exceedingly busy, but the work generally was coped with well. Nurse Maude still needs women and men, the former to relieve at night and generally to give a little rest to some women who have had a strenuous time during the past few days. Men # also aro needed for various duties suitable for them. Block 14:—Report—Everything satisfactory. and shows improvement. The erroneous impression is prevalent that in connexion with this Block_ there is n depot at Ivnox Church; this Block draws all its supplies from the Central Depot, and chiefly from the Red Cross Depot, Manchester street. Any communications for the chairman (Mr H. J. Beswick) left at the Red/Cross Depot, Manchester street, or at his home (Telephone 2033) 'will receive attention. Nos. 11 and 12: WEST CHRIST- | CHURCH. Boundaries (No. 11): Worcester

street from river to Cathedral squnr« k thenco by Colombo street to railway, thence to Montreal street, thenco to Oxford terrace to "Worcester street. Boundaries (iNO. 12): Oxford tcrraeo to Montreal street, tlieneo to railway* thenco to Lincoln road, thenco to Oxford terrace. Headquarters and Depot.: AN est Christchurch School (telephone 1809). Chairman: Mr Gordon Hutchison (telephone 3393). Nursing Staff: Sister Miriam (day), Miss Cardalo (night). Assistants— Misses Teschemnker, Hutchison, Jarman, Grigs, Chaffey, Sinclair, Mnlonoy, Styles, Hordman, Mesdaiues Walker, and Johnston. Food distribution:—ln charge, Mr V. J. Gamble; assistants. Misses Beck, Ivininmouth (2), and Mrs G. Hutchison. In charge of patrols: Mr Jenkins. Report.—The prompt organisation of the district under the block system is now proving the value of systematic house-to-houso visits, and the daily following tip of all suspccted cases. Yesterdav the District Committee had the gratification of noting steady progress as a result of their labours last weekend. The latest report sheets indi-

cate that Blocks 11 and 12 aro in a most hopeful state, and in them the cpidemic seems to bo now tinder control. For tho twenty-four hours tip to G p.m. last night 20 patients were able to be struck off tho list of thoso requiring nursing assistance, while only eight new eases were reported for skilled attention. Fifty-six patients wero visited by the nursing staff, and ten by Dr. Stanley Foster. In no case wero the sufferers reported to bo in iv 6erious condition. One death occurred, that of an infant, which died of heart failure. Although the cases for nursing have declined in such a gratifying way, the depot staff nevertheless had a. particularly busy day in distributing food and comforts. Over 200 patients —the great majority being convalescent —wero supplied with food, and 14 families received groceries or other assistance to assist them over temporary difficulties. In tltis direction it is probable that the necessity for keeping up a supply of suitablo foods for convalescents will continue for somo time, and consequently any gifts of eggs, jam, honev, dairy produce, etc.. will bo gratefnllv received. Tho hearty thanks of tho District Committeo is due to tho Girls' Higli School for a most excellent supply of invalid comforts, food, and nourishing beverages, which make up tho greater part of tho depot's requirements.

No. 15: ST. LUKE'S SCHOOLROOM. Boundaries: Corner Colombo. street and Bealey avenue, thence to titzgerald avenue, Cambridge terrace to Colombo street and Bealey avenue. Headquarters and Depot: St. L<uuc s schoolroom (telephone 2374) For Medical Semco: Public Healtn Department. Tel.* 1246. Chairman: Mr R<. C. Bishop (telephone 1444 or telephone 432); deputy, llev F. N. Taylor (tclophone 28); secretary, Mr S. Briggs. Holpers: Ladies m charge of depot, Miss Inkpen _ ancl assistant. Miss Cocker, Mrs Jennings, Mrs Wallace, Mrs Taylor, Miss *ox, Miss Macdonald, Mrs Bridge, Miss Allard, Miss Shand, Miss Stewart, Mrs Wilson, Miss C.Veel,Miss Bowker, Mrs Banfield, Mrs Floessel, Miss Martin, Mrs Kurnow, Miss G. Colborne Veel; volunteer nurses (from St. Luke's) Mrs Mather, Mrs Lewis. Miss Pitte, Miss Wheatley, Mr Haxell, Miss Sharp, Mrs Calder; patrol workers, Mr Jonnson, jlr Judge, Mr Lawrell, Rev. Taylor, Mr AVillis, Mr Andrews, Mr Briggs, Misses C. Veol, Novice Allison, Miss Gaudin, Miss Scott. Report: The committee lias command of the situation. There has been an unusual run on the invalid food and medicine', and the supply for tho day had been almost exhausted. There had been only four new cases to report to the Health Officer and none was serious. The position was altogether very gratifying. Nos. 16, 17, and 20: ST. ALBANS

EAST. Boundaries (No. Id : Warrington street to Hill's road, to North Avon road to Boaloy avenue to Madras street, to Forfar street and Warrington street. Boundaries (No. 17): Corner Springfield road and Edgewaro road to Madras street to ■ avenue tc Springfield road, and corner that road and. Edgewaro road. Boundaries (No. 20): Corner Rutland • street and McFadden's Innos road, Shirley road, Warringtoff- street, Upper Madras street, Edgewaro road, Ijppor opringficld road, tlienco to Rutland street and to McFadden's ronti and Rutland street. Headquarters and Depot: St. Matthew's schoolroom (tolopnone 15C6, give three short rings). Hours: f) a.lll. to 9 p.m. Chairman: Mr A. H. Hobbs; vicechairman : Mr A. Williams... . ' Depot- Nurso: Nurso Gadd, assisted jy Nurso Savory. Helpers: Rev. A. Hore (telephone .566), Mr W. J. Hunter (telephone 3602) Messrs J. B. Struthers, J. Jov.sey, A. F, Virtue, Macdonald, Donaldson, O. jiibborn, C. Fletcher, W. Barker. \V\ T. Ncate, A. D. Ncate,WcHs, R. Mai:olm, A. E. Baker, W. M. Horton, Sorrie, J. J. Hastie, Pickering. C. 3]yth. W. 0, Blyth, Cullman, A. Chid?oy, W. Connor, K. Conner, Chotwin, Rldridgo, Frew Green. Bebden, Ives, IV. T. Jones. Kiddy, Webster, Pearion, Colvillo, Woodard, Clark. J. Carey, It. Bunt. G. Qudrec, L. Hobbs, P. Chivies, J. Blyth, and Canon Coatcs, Mesdames Hore, Thomas, Pickering, Rldridge, Andrew, Gibbons, Barker, Thorrio, Neato, Patrick, Richardson, Williams, Pearce, Hasell, Duncan, Misses Armitage, Guy. Cootc, Moore, Holderncss, Graham, Tinney, Thomas, Badger, Lendrum, Mathieson, Gill, Walker, Truman, Sweetland. Report: The position, was normal unit towards evening, when a few new jascs, more or. less serious, were reported. 'Ono or two of the new parents had been removed to the hospital. The greatest difficult to be contended with was in connexion with nodical attendance. There was only >ne doctor to cover a largo district and the committee felt that ho should bo provided with an assistant, for tho diffi:ulty in making visits to each case •eportod was increasing. There was ilso an urgent need for women to do light nursing. Tho volunteers need lot bo experienced nurses, but capable )f sitting up at night with a patient md so relievo relatives who, in some •ases, had been in attendance for a reek. About £40 has been secured or tho relief of necessitous cases in •ceponse to a circular appeal to house.loldors. Tho members of the comnittco. at 4 meeting held last evening, ixnrcssed themselves against tho Vlavor's appeal, holding that the comxiittrcs in tho various blocks could handle the amounts they raised to letter advantage. Nos 18 and 19: MERIVALE AND ELMWOOD. Boundaries (No. 18): Corner Rossall md Rugby streets, along Rngbystrcet o St. Albans street, to Lpper s P ield road 'thence to Bealey avenue, and Carlton street to Rossall street. Boundaries (No. 19): road, Hay's road, Rutland street, fet Albans trect, Rugby street, Rossall street, •\ilton avenue to Strowan road and hence by crock to Norman s road. Headfiuartors and Depot: Rugby street schoolroom. (Tel. 2520, three

Chairman. Mr A. S. Taylor. (*lol. 2623). Deputy chairman: Mr E. C. iiuic. (Tel. 3059). . For medical service, ring telephone 2520 (throe rings). Report: The serious cases havo all been dealt with, and when. necessary havo been removed to hospital. With few exceptions all cases arc progressing satisfactorily. Very few fresh cases havo been reported. Dr. O'Brien has the complete list of cases requiring attention. Offers of assistance have been freely received. The depot will be

pleased to receive contributions of soup, jollies, etc., to relievo the Normal cooki'i*v staff. IMiif'li tood work is be 11145 done by Mrs Tnrnbii'l, Lawson, Mrs Tapping, Miss Blvtli, Nurso c " Msh, Mrs Kitto, and Messrs A\olbrock, Harper, Hobbs, Cooper, Hart, A\ ukins'on, while Mr 1). E. Wood has been on duty as secretary continuously. No 21: ST. MARK'S CHURCH, OPAWA. Boundaries: Corner Wilson's road and railway to Heathcotc river. River Toad to Wilson's road to railway. Headquarters and Depot: Mr C*eorgo Scott's residence (telephone 429). Chairman: Mr George Scott. . Ilcport: Progress is being made in the district. The doctor has been | visiting patients during tho last two, days, with very satisfactory results. | No. 22 : WALTHAM. ! Boundaries: Corner .Madras street and railway to Wilson's road to White's bridge, Langdown street, Austin street, Campbell street, Humboldt street to Madras street and ra''"'' l /- Headquarters and Depot: Mr I. Al. C. deary's office, 258 Waltham road, j (Telephone 344). T In charge at Depot: Messrs J. J. Adams and T. H'. Davcy. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chairman: Mr C. V. Harvey ; deputy, Mr J. J. Adams. Helpers: Miss Suckling, Messrs W. H. Piper, >>. A. Trecear, W. Ditforfc. R. TVcstwootl \V. Harvov, iun.. Cannon, Brake, «alt, Bridge T. Fowkc, McKay. H. Goodwin 1/. F. Pilgrim (driving-motor-car , Stephens, Jones, J. (with motor-eve 1c and side-car), an d »> m - Bartham, Miss Martin. Messrs Mckenzie, McLennan, Hill, Clemens, Roy, and Moore. _ . , , , . Nurse 31. B. Price has as: helpeis. Miss Price, 3liss Cargill, Mrs Keir, Mrs Willis, 3tiss Booth, 3liss Adams, and Mrs Claxton. Report: Two patients sent to hospital, but not considered very serious rases. Other cases not serious. A busv day, especially in attending to invalids, sending food and medjcine. losition very much improved. To-day tneio will be more trained women helpeis. No. 23: BECKENHAM. Boundaries: Colombo and S out hey Streets to Longfellow, Miller, Scddon and Tenuyson streets to rivcn-Hcati-eoto, to Colombo street and Southey 551 Headquarters, Depot, and Medical Service: Tennyson street Congregational Church (telephone 4001S). In chHrge: Rev. W. Tanner. Hours: 9 a.m. to J Chairman, Mr F. Burgoyne: deputy, Rev AV. Tanner. Helpers: J. Keir, W Ensom. Halcox, Gnbb McAlister, 3lartin, A. Rogatski, Ncill, Wilson, and league. . - T Report: Some cases improving. ber of fri?fch cases liavo developed been good number of calls for doctor and nurses. Still urgently need women workers and glad to Jiavo volunteers willing to go into houses and ao work. Ladies of district have sent jellies, etc., and similar gifts will bo acceptable.

Nos. 21 and 25: SYDENHAM * CENTRAL. Boundaries (No. 24): Colombo street nnrl railwav eastward to Madras street, thence to Humboldt, Campbell, Austin, Langdown streets to White's bridge, rieathcote river to Tennyson street, ! thence to Seddon, Miller, Longfellow, Southey streets to Colombo street to boundaries (No. 25): Corner Antigua 1 street and railway to Colombo street to , Strickland street, and thence by Antigua street to railway. ( Headquarters and Depot: Corner Colombo and Wordsworth street. (Tel. 664). Chairman: No. 24, Mr W. T. Lake, telephone 2013; No. 25, Mr J• A. Black; vice-chairman, Mr E. L. McKeon. Report: There is a continued falling off of new cases, yesterday's total being 47, nearly all of a slight nature. Tho few really - serious cases; reported havo all been dealt with promptly, and every other case known to tne committee nas been visited. In tho majority of homes an improvement has been shown, and wo feel confident that tho epidemic is row well in hand. Ine Sisters of Mercy have attended to some cases where help was needed m the home. Many offers of liberal support havo been made spontaneously, l'rom various persons sums- aggregating tou havo been received. Arrangements wore made on Thursday whereby when necessarv, groceries and foodstuffs could be obtained after tho shops were closed : helpers wero kept busy deliveiing food till 10,30 p.m. Thursday. Nos 26 and 27: ADDINGTON. Boundaries (No. 26): Corner Park road and railway, to Antigua street to South Crescent road, to Selwyn strce , to Ward street, to Church square to Park road and railway. Boundaries (No. 27): From corner Lincoln road and railway to Park road, to Church square, Ward street Selwjn street, Jerrold street, to Lincoln road to Headmfarters and Depot: St. Mary's schoolroom, Park road. Addington (telephone 6125. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chairman: Mr D. McCrackcn; deputy. Mr Jas. McCullougb. Secretary: Mr E. H. Smith. General management: -Air u. cuicliff; commissariat: Mrs~)V. Bowden; requisitions secretary: Miss Bowden; medicine.' etc.: Mrs Htilston; treasurer: Mr C. Jones. Patrols, and other workers: Mes-

dames McC'ullotigh, Downing, Hickson, Woods, Stevens, McKinley, and Briggs, Misses Roscoe (2) Partridge, liopkinson, Bowden (2), Boynon, Andrews, and Alfrey, Messrs Aide, Clark, Sheffield, Tozer, Patterson, Simmonds, Colechin, Woods, Hunter, Hopkinson, Phillips, Woodcock, Cuming, Morris, Fisk, Mpffat (2), Thompson,Topliss, Quartermaiu, L. Billcliff, and Stevens. . Sister Catherine assisted in the initial work, but owing to illness, has been forccd to relinquish. Dr. Barclay (medical student), Boy Scouts, _ and members of the Automobile Association havo also rendered valuable assistance. Mr W. Thompson has kindly provided tho depot workers with afternoon tea each day. Report: Yesterday over 40 families wero supplied with foods, medicine, or both. Dr. Moreland had > a busy day, and thanks to her splendid work most of thoso whose condition a few days ago was serious, are now steadily improving. Some lady workers deserve special praise. They have gone into many of the homes, and have washed, sponged, and done all in their power to make the sufferers more comfortable. A few fresh cases are reported daily, but most of theso are mild. Two patients were removed to the Hospital. Iho workers are full of confidence, and feel very optimistic. The treasurer will bo glad to roceivo cheques, or cash from those who cannot assist the campaign in other ways.

SUBURBAN DISTRICTS. CASHMERE. Headquarters: Rhodes' Convalescent Home; or Mr Geo. M. Hall's residence, 103 Hackthorne road (telephone 3124 M). For Medical Service: 31r A. F. Wright's house telephone 1972. , Chairman: 3lr Geo. 31. Hall; sccretarv, 3lr A. F. Wright (telephone 1^72). Committee: 3lessfs J. C. Prndlioe (telephone 333), D. Reese (telephone 3095, office 1518 or 151G), C. E. Salter (telephone 1434, offico 1488), H. Cotterill (telephone 126, office 865 or 1528), Mr Stocks (telephone 2305), H. E. Marsh (Valley road or 8.N.Z.), Peter Graham (telephone 1039), Hon. R. Moore (tolepbone 3325K), 'W. Scarif (telephone 3185), matron, Rhodes Convalescent Home (telephone 781).

PAPAL Jr. Boundaries: Norman's road, Waira--rnpa road, Greer's road, Bishop's road, Boundary road, Styx river. Grimsey's road, McFadden's road, and May's road. Headquarters: St. Paul's Vicarage. Chairman and secretary: Rev. TV. H. Orbell (telephone 2304). lloport: Though a few mild cases wero reported yesterday, the position is satisfactory. Dr. Symeg has teen allotted to the district, and tho services of a trained nurse have been secured. Tho commitee is indebted to Patrol-leader Thorn and Scout Foote for their excellent -work as messenger!.

NEW BRIGHTON. Headquarters and depot: Borough Council office (telephone 3503K). In charge—Messrs J. Bosomworth and G. W. Bishop. Sub-depot: Tho school, North New Brighton. In charge—Messrs E. Barter and \V. B. Wilkin. . Helpers and Patrols: Nurso Matthews. Mesdamos E. Clarke, Mathias, Davidson, Chapman, Dudley Hill. McCroe, McKay, Blakeway, Misses Buller, Barrett (2), Coates, Foster, Cooke, Boyle, Staples, Messrs C. Chapman, J. Buxton, sedior and junior, Farrar, W. Miles, Rev. W. Walker. E. Early, Whiting, T. H. Williams, W. Ellis. Frank Thompson, D. Smith, F. Muirson. R. Browning, F. Ward. R. Slaney, Reynolds. Black, iun., Israelson, R. and C. Stokes, Large, J. L, Greenfield. J. Carson. Motor-cars have been lent _by Messrs Kibblewhite, F. H. -Christian, G. Payno, G. Cull, W. Drake, R. Howarth, W. B: Wilkin, R. Stokes, F. Barrett, Saunders, . and Miss White. Nurse Black acts in the absence of the doctor, gives advico, and instructs those in charge of patients as to what they must do.

Report-: The appeal for nurses has had excellent results, a number of offers of service being received during the day. Two serious cases were sent to the hospital, and three others were making good progress. Tho Mayor warns persons suffering or recovering from influenza of the risk they run by disregarding precautions and disobeying the regulations which are framed in their own interests as well as those of the general public. Three cases are known to havo occurred yesterday of persons, recovering from influenza, who travelled to town by the tram. In each case, if the evidence warrants, proceedings will be taken. More patrols preferably of local residents, are wanted for North and South Brighton. These districts are keeping tho central committee particularly busy. In some cases, porsons in whose houses influenza exists, have shown great reluctance in giving information to patrols, and thus delayed tho supply of needed help. It is hoped that patrols will continuo their good work.until there is further evidence that the epidemic is abating. The central and sub-depots will be open all day to-morrow. Residents who seeS.O.S. cards in any window are requested to inform the local headquarters without delay.

HEATHCOTE VALLEY. Boundaries: Ferry bridge to Chapman's road. Headquarters and Depot: Public School. For Medical Service: Heathcote County Council Chambers, -telephone No. 3216. Chairman: .Mr C. Flavell (telephone 1369). Secretary: Mr T. A. Gates. RIOCARTON. Boundaries: Ihe borough, of Riccarton. ' ,• . A Headquarters, service, and depot: Borough Council Chambers, Clarence road, Lower Riccarton. lelophone 3571. ... . Chairman: Mr John Brown (Mayor). Report: The work yesterday progressed smoothly and satisfactorily- lne number of new cases was not very large and the serious cases were well in hand. It had been found necessary to send one of the new cases to the hospital, in© help given by the motorists and by a larger number of workers than hitherto resulted in the nursiDg work being completed at a comparatively early hour. Residents are requested to keep up their contributions of supplies to the depot. The general feeling is that the epidemic is well in hand in the Riccarton district. A meeting of Riccarton borough, patrolmen was held in the Town Hall last night, when there was an attendance of thirty. Arrangements were made for another complete house-to-house patrol of the borough, although some portions have been patrolled as many as four times since last Saturday. A resolution was carried—"That all wages lost by men now residing in the borough of Riccarton, and suffering through the present epidemic, should b9 paid by the Borough Council, and that a Relief Committee to act with the Council and administer the fund be appointed, and further, that the Borough Council be strongly recommended to approach Parliament immediately for the grant of a subsidy to cover all such expenses." The Mayor (Mr J. Brown) undertook to open a fund to relieve necessitous cases, the Town Clerk (Mr Gee) being appointed treasurer. Subscriptions to this fund will be received at the Borough Council office, Clarence road. It was also resolved—"That no person be allowed to return to employment after influenza infection without permit from the Public Depart- | ment or a medical certificate." It was decided to send a copy of this resolutjon to tho Health Department, Christchurch, and to circularise the residents of the Riccarton borough, stating that if they ventured out within fourteen days of the date of infection, they would be prosecuted by the Borough Council as the local health authority. HILLMORTEN AND TANKERVILLE. Headquarters and Depot: Miss Newman's house, 105 Lincoln road (telephone 4333). Chairman: Rev. 0. McHattie. Secretary: Miss Newman. Committee: Mrs i Ward, Miss Grange, Messrs D. Sykos, McKesson, and E. H. Marriner. SUMNER, The epidemic seems to have run its course. Nine cases wero reported on Thursday, and none yesterday. The depot is still supplying aid where necessary. The inhalation chamber is being well patronised, about 4000 people having made use qf it. In view of tho excellent state of the health of the borough, steps are being takon to enforce tho health regulations prohibiting persons coming into tho district from infected area«.

THE CHILDREN'S WELFARE. 1 —— 3 HOSTELS AT BEALEY AVENUE AND BISHOPSOOURT. \ For somo days past tho question of providing for tho. care of tne children of tho city, and as far as possible pro- ; venting them becoming infected, has ; been giving much concern. Although there are comparatively few instances . of children having been attacked, it is obviously undesirable that they should be unnecessarily endangered, especially those in houses where adults are down with influenza. The Plunket Society has done'much already by taking m young'childrcn at the Babies Hospital, Cashmere, and also by providing a cottage. A suggestion was made that le Oranga Homo should bo used for the purpose of providing accommodation for older children than those that the Plunket Society Can deal with, bnt in the meantime Mr Henry CotteriU ha&joffered the house formerly occupied by the late Mr F. Pyne, on Bealey avenue, for the purpose. The Mayor (Mr H. Holland) informed a reporter yesterday that Mr Cotterill's offer had been accepted, and permission was being obtained from tne Health Department for the provision of the necessary furniture. . This has been granted, and everything is m train for tho opening of tho Hostel, probably somo time this afternoon, it will be capable of accommodating from 50 to 60 children. _ The .project of the Te Oranga Home is being left alone in the meantime, untii it is seen how tho Bealey avenue Hostel will bo able to cone with the demand. . The members of the C?rcche and mitoprten Committee, headed by Mrs T 7i" lor (president), and Miss Hull (trainer of the students) will be in change. The temporary homo for children to be established to-day at Mrs r. _ Pyne's residence, Bealey avenue, is to be under the supervision of Mrs I. Tavlor, who will have under her an ethcient staff. Mr Calvin Lord (telephone 906) has been appointed honorary secretary. The committee m charge of the homo will be grateful for gifts of fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs,, and also for tovs and clothing, especially night clothing. At present provision wiU be made for 27 beds and by Monday or Tuesday there wilt be, probably, /V beds availablo. It is through tho oourtesy of Mrs F. tt. Pyne that a building so suitable for the purposo has been made available. The home is intended for chddrcn between the agefc of 3 years and 1* years, whoso parents oi>£Jiardians have been stricken with influenza, and who have, in consequence, no ono to properly care for them-. The idea is to provide a tomporary homo .for such children, managed by sympathetic pet* pie who will take charge of the children for their mothers until such time as their own homes are available for thgm under normal conditions. A separate cmto nf airv and comfortable rooms will be set apart, for the isolation of any children who may contract influent. All applications for admission to the temporary home are to be made at the block depot, where all particulars can be obtained. . Bishopscourt, which has been for the past year a hostel in connexion with training teachers for work in church has thrown its doors open to the children, and eight are housed there already. It is prepared to take another 12, but in that case would require some voluntary assistance in looking after them. Mr Henry CotteriU is ■working activelv in connexion with tlie inatter, which has been taken m hand not a moment too soon. A number of the residents of Caslimere Hills have taken into their homes children belonging to Sydenham residents who are ill with influenza and unable to look after them. Ten children have already been provided for in Arrangements have been made hy ■which tho park at Sydenham is reserved for a playground for the children of the district who have not yet. suffered from influenza. >ieither children nor adults who have contracted influenza within the prescribed period or 14 days will tie admitted. Thus here will be a health-giving spot, free as far as all risk of infection. Tickets for admission will be given to the children by the visions nurses and helpers. These tickets will entitle the children to admission to the park, and to the midday and evening meals. A band of willing lady helpers, under Mrs Hastie and Mrs \YV Rhodes, will arrange

organised games and amusements, and it "is hoped that it will bo possible to have music on some of the afternoons. Proner sanitary arrangements have been provided for the girls on the north side, and for the bovs at the south-east corner of the park. The cricket pavilion will be fitted with a large copper for the heating of soups, etc., and the nieals prepared in some of the pro-sent kitchens will he distributed to the children in. the open air. Forms -will be provided, so that sitting on the damp ground may be avoided. The arrangements will be completed to-day. The children will ba divided into groups of 20. and each group will be in charge of a lady helper, who will direct their games and attend to thorn at meals. It is proposed that there shall ba sewing and other glasses for the elder girls at intervals. On Sundays readings and addresses will be given, and hymns will be sung. All who are willing to help in this work are invited to give in their names at the depot. Helpers are urgently needed. It is hoped to see a bright and happy throng of young children gathered here till the danger has passed. It will keep healthy children away from the streets of infected areas, and help them; —by having good food and healthy exercise — to resist the disease. The park will be opened each day at 10 o'clock. The evening meal will be at 4 o'clock, and the children will leave for their homes at ii o'clock.

NOTES. The inhalation chamber, established by the New Zealand Refrigerating Company, at its Islington works, eigiit days ago, is being taken advantage of by*about 200 people daily. The Telegraph Department send two men round daily to the slot telephones to disinfect them —apparatus and floors. The authorities request , those who are suHed® from influenza, ; or who have been sWrering from it recently, to refrain from using slot telephones. The patrols in one distriot yesterday found a mofchor and her two children down with the complaint. Their only covering was old coats and sacks. A nurse was speedily installed, and blankets and necessaries supplied. In another case the father, mother, and four. of the seven children were stricken, and the larder almost empty. The children who had escaped the epidemic were looking after the sufferers, and keeping the house clean. In this case, also, all necessary assistance was supplied. ; Doctors are still finding extreme diffi- | culty in some cases in distinguishing i the numbers of houses at night. Anyone who expects a doctor should see that the number is made-very distinct in some way. It. is suggested that patrolmen might carry a piece of chalk, or cards with a cross, or a D, or 5.0.5., on them, go that they could nail them to the gateposts, and save the inmates the trouble. _ . Women who are making masks for influenza fighters to wear are informed that in many cases the tapes for adjustment are too short. _ It is suggested that a piece of elastic put into the head tape somewhere, would probably make matters right, as the masks would then fit practically anybody. A reporter was informed yesterday that instructions had come from Wellington that if it was obvious that the sudden death of any person had resulted from influenza and its pneumonic complications, an inquest on the body would be unnecessary. The Registrar of Deaths has been empowered to issue a certificate to the relatives of the deceased, so that the burial can take placo without delay. _ Nurse Maude hopes that application will be made to her if any families in the country, owing to influenza, are unable to undertake necessary work on the farm, such as milking. Several young men have responded to the appeal for assistance, and were at tne depot- yesterday, ready to take up positions as cowboys, if required. Probably not only they, but a good many more, will be needed, as the country is suffering severely. A complaint has been lodged with the District Health Officer regarding the state of two rubbish pits situated at Riccarton. These pits are situated between Wallsell street, Clarence road, and Lincoln road. It is alleged that one of tho'pits, which is privately owned, contains mucli organic matter in a putrefying state, and is a menace to the health of those living in the vicinity. The state of the other pit, which is owned by the Riccarton Borough Council, is not so bad. Latest reports from Somes Island go to show that the condition of things there is quite satisfactory, and that tho epidemic is dying down. There have been no fresh cases for four days, and the patients are doing . well. Mrs Mathepon, wife of the Commandant, visits the island three times a week and sees to providing the men with suitable comforts. The German internees have so far developed only a few mild cases. Owin:? to the reduction of its staff by reason of the epidemic, the War Expenses Branch of the Defence Department is experiencing considerable difficulty in keeping its work up to date, i At feast one-third of tho staff is absent,

and has been for some time, and it witt take the remainder all their time to make out the allotment warrants by the end of the month. The depleted

s t a jj is aoing its "best, but cannot achieve impossibilities. 4t the present time there are cer- ' tainlv great consolations in living in out-of-the-way spots, provided they are far enough away to escape the infection says the Wellington "Post." So far the Marine Department has received no reports of cases of influenza among the lighthouso-keepers. Every precaution is being observed to prevent the keepers or their families from becoming infected. The Wellington Chief Post Office staff was working 169 short on Wednesday, but the service was being maintained to the best of the reduced ability. Some men have been released from camp, and all are working patiently and untiringly* in behalf of the public. * In one large district, which is attended by only one doctor, some complaints have been made at the lack of j medical attention. A member of the committee explained that it was human- ! ly impossible for one man to cope with the work, and an assistant was urgently needed. Where it was found impossible to send a doctor a nurse was given |,the case, to attend to if within her "power, and if not, to make arrangements for the patient's removal to hospital. Some people had embarrassed the committee by insisting on havinc a doctor when the nurse supplied had been quite capable of managing by herThe tramway service will be entirely suspended to-morrow. The Christchurch Tramways <Board has decided to grant an allowance of 30s per week to all its. employees absent from work owing to sickness. This grant is irrespective of any sick fund allowance. . Since the beginning of the epidemic the freedom ot the Federal Club has been extended to the ladies assisting at Nurse Maude's depot for lunch and tea. It was stated upon authority yesterday that the whit© residents of Port Levy had declined to give Nurse Webb, who had crossed the harbour to look after the Maori patients there accommodation, and that she liad had to accept the hospitality of Mr Solomon. The residents are very indignant that such a reflection should have been cast upon them. Nurse Webb is staying with Mr J E. Fleming. Unon her - arrival at the bay, Nurse Webb went direct to Mr Solomon's place, which is the nearest homestead to the jetty, and stayed there for a time because there was sickness in the house. The allegation that she was refused accommodation by tne white residents is emphatically denied. Attention is directed to an advertisement which appears elsewhere in this issue, giving detailed instructions for the treatment of influenza—mild cases, serious cases, extreme cases, and those in which the patient becomes dehrious. By following these instructions (which have been approved by tho Distric Health Officer), persons of ordmary m telli«ence will be able to render efficient firstaid. The instructions area precis of +hose rriveii by the matron of Bt. Helens Hospital at the classes hel daily in the Cathedral, by permission of B The P seireSy of the Canterbury Education Board states that as tbe^ ls t £° likelihood of schools being thtt year, and as it is important that all refffollpwing places, for theJJPJ£ serve, at 3 p.m.; corner of Page s roaa and Breeze's road at 4 d The secretary of the Hosm «u cfularo for natients, on the signed order 35?.' Ch<T® &SK medical practitioner, or Nurse maua

AT THE PORT. The committee, which has in island. Yesterday a gang of men from the Union Company's permanent staff, under the direction of. Captam 1. S. Horn, were engaged m putting the finishing touches on their w °rk. The builXl which has been selected for the sanatorium required. . renovating or re-fitting in order to make it suitable for the -« e P*"g $ convalescents, having Jipcciauy built as a quarantine station. Lru ® flooring in the room to be used as a ward, and the one intended for a dm-ing-room, required partial and a few minor repairs were needed elsewhere, but the bmlding was °tberwise in first-class condition. The sani torium faces southward, ovwlooking pretty, sheltered bay, and with a shelving beach a short distance below, suitaWe for a bathing resort. Tbe ward room is situated at the rightendof the building, and measures 36 by 18 teet. A room of corresponding dimensions at the left will be used as the. dining apartment. Most of the cooking will be done in a detached building, convenientlv placed near the dining-room. The staff's quarters are on the second floor, a spacious room on tho right being reserved for the lady attendants, under the charge of Mrs M. J. Mi]! er > president of the Lyttelton Ladies Guild, and a similar apartment on the left will be utilised by the male orderlies. Every room in the station is plastered; tne plaster being in remarkably good condition, and the place is well ventilated. The sanatorium has cheerful surroundings, and is eminently fitted for the housing of patients desiring a speedy return to good health. The furnishings were conveyed across the harbour in the Union Company's steam pinnace, and the Harbour Board's launch, and carted to the house by Mr R. Henderson, caretaker of the ouarantine station. The first batch of convalescents went to tho island at 5 p.m., and there will be ample accommodation for additional patients to-day. Some of the influenza cases on the American barque John Ena, will probably be removed shortly to Quail Island, where they will doubtless receive better attention than on the ship. One death occurred at the auxiliary ward early yesterday morning. The remainder of the patients are reported to be progressing favourably.

HELP FOR SAMOA. AUSTRALIA'S PROMPT RESPONSE. (PRESS association telegram.) "WELLINGTON, November 22. ' Referring to the influenza outbreak at Samoa, the Prime Minister said that in existing circumstances not much assistance could be sent from New Zealand. The Government, therefore, had requested the Australian Government to help. A reply had been received that the warship Encounter would bo cent from Sydney with 9 medical men, 35 medical orderlies, tents, drugs, vaccine, and other articles sufficient to meet all needs. Mr Massey warmly praised the prompt and neighbourly action of the Commonwealth authorities. POSITION IN AUCKLAND. (PBBSS ASSOCIATION TELECIOM.) AUCKLAND, November 22. The deaths from influenza reported from the hospitals for the last twentyfour houra number thirteen. Since November Ist the approximate number of burials in the Auckland cemeteries from all causes was 760. It is estimated that the death roll for the Auckland district since the epidemic began is about 1000. THE TALUNE'S CARGO. (PBES<! .v«sncUTlOV TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, November 22. 1 deadlock arose between the Union

Steam Ship Company and the watersitiers regarding the discharge of the Talone's cargo, principally bananas. The workers refused to unload on account of the epidemic. After a consultation between the workers, representatives of the Union Company and Dr. Frengley, Health Officer, arrangements were "made to fumigate the ship and indemnify the workers, as in the case of the Niagara. Tfio work of unloading will start tomorrow morning. The Auckland Savings Bank reopened for business to-day. The supplies of oranges and lemons in the auction marts were commandeered by the police this morning.

NORTH TAII^NAKI. (PtBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) NEW PLYMOUTH, November 22. The epidemic is being successfully grappled with in North Taranaki. The town of New Plymouth is abso- | lutelv closed for ten days, and the people have organised to fight and defeat the epidemic. In New Plymouth there have been, to date, over 1/00 cases, but 240 have recovered. The number of cases is diminishing, and to-day there have been only ,about sixty fresh cases, against 161 on Wednesday and 200 on Tuesday. The death rate in the town is comparatively light, becauso cases have been found and treated in time. The Hospital is taking all serious cases in. the district, the number being now about 160. The Hospital accommodation has been doubled, and a convalescent homo has been established at one of the seaside paladiums. The disease has been rife amongst the Natives, though every means is being taken to succour them. A special hospital has been established.

PAHIATUA. (rszss ASSOCIATION telegbah.) PAHIATUA, November 22. The epidemic is now on the wane. The country districts are still severely affected, especially the dairy industry. In places whole families are down. Magnificent work'is being done by voluntary helpers. An emergency hospital has been successfully established by a citizens' committee. Five deaths have occurred, and there are five very serious cases at present. There are nearly 300 cases in the district and town. The shops have been shut down since Monday. EPIDEMIC CONQUERED IN THE CAMPS. SIR JAMES ALLEN'S TRIBUTE. (press association telegram.) WELLINGTON, November 22. After visiting Featherston Camp, Sir James Allen expresses confidence that tho influenza enemy has been well conquered. Very few men are now on the sick list. There are still a few! serious cases, but tho Minister is confident that there will not be much more loss of life. For this very cheerful state of affairs, the Minister says credit must be given to the excellent organisation ana work of the staff, who nave done all that is humanly possible. Sir James Allen went on to say that tho patients had all the care and attention that could be given; indeed, he believed that the patients had had a better chance of pulling through in camp than they would have had outside. He also warmly praised the help of the ladies who had volunteered to assist. These helpers had supplied an abundance of custards, and other nourishing delicacies.

WELLINGTON VICTIMS. THREE SUICIDES REPORTED. ! (peess association tbleoeah.) WELLINGTON, November 22. Reports regarding influenza in Wellington City and surrounding continue favourable. Among the local deaths from influenza are Mr D. D. Weir, chairman of the Wellington Rugby Union Executive, and Mr W. R. L. Gibbes, the representative cricketer. Three suicides were reported thig morning. Henry Barlow shot himself under depression from influenza; T. E. Tolley, storeman, walked into tne harbour fully dressed, and was drowned before help could r®ach him; and Arthur Jiggins, also a victim of the epidemic, jumped from the top of the six-storey Grand Hotel. . , Twenty-two more deaths of soldiers are reported, mainly of returned men.

A NATIONAL NURSING ORGANISATION. WAR AGAINST SLUM CX)M>ITIO(NS. (special' to "the press.") "WELLINGTON, November 22. The Hon. G. W. Russell stated to-day that one of the lessons of the epidemic was the necessity for disseminating information about prevention of sickness, proper nursing, and invalid cookery. An astonishing amount of popular ignorance, and also astonishingly bad conditions. had, he said, been revealed. He foresnadowed the creation of a national nursing organisation, that would seek to impart to all women an elementary knowledge about tho treatment of sickAnother probable result of the epidemic is the strengthening of the laws against bad housing. . Experience in the various centres during the . last fortnight Las shown that the existing laws and the existing administration have not proved sufficient to prevent the existence of slum conditions. There is a suggestion of failure on the part of the local authorities in some cases. ON THE WATERFRONT. (press association telegram.) WELLINGTON, November 22. Dr. Makgill said to-clay that the effective organisation on the wharves was a matter for congratulation, and those whose duties lay among snips might now feel perfectly confident that no danger would arise. BLENHEIM. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) BLENHEIM, November 22. To-day the cases of influenza in the Wairau hospital area totalled 3/0, of ■which 50 are at Seddon, 50 at Havelock, and 270 in Blenheim. Tlvfc deaths m Blenheim total three. ON THE WEST COAST.

(press association- telegrams.) GREYMOUTH, November 22. There are eighty-four cases at the hospital, and there were two deaths during the night. Further cases are coming in. . . , Tlie Otira line ambulance train, with Dr. Telford, nurses, and other workers, are visiting all the towns along the Otira line, collecting cases. . j There is an improvement m _ the town, but not in the country district. A relief fund has been established at the newspaper offices. _ HOKITIKA, November 22. Two deaths from influenza occurred yesterday, and five patients are dangerously ill. Several leases were reported to-day, and continual calls ar® cominf from the country for medical aid. dunedin. (F£ESS ASSOCIATION TELKRAK.) DUNEDIN, November 22. There is little change in the epidemic position, but the admissions to the hospital aro still increasing. rhis_ is attributed to the block system ensuring more efficient medical service. number of visits by doctors to patients were materially reduced to-day. So far four hospital nurses have died from influenza. . The city trams will stop running at

1 p.m. to-morrow, and will not resume till Thursday morning. (STECIAIi 10 "THE P**SS.") DUNEDIN, November 22. The hospital cases to-day number 216 an increase of two on yesterday. The deaths are still a very low percentage. . Nurse Mcßae is the fourth nurse to die. The six doctors who were down have now recovered. All the doctors report that the cases • aro now of a mild nature. Bureau , calls are also much fewer. CONVALESCENT SHOP ASSISTANTS. TO THE EDITOR OT "XH* nSSS." Sir,—l for one quite agree with Dr. Ghesson's remarks in s "Press* regarding drapers and milliners shops and assistants. There isn't the slightest doubt that infection is apt to be carried around by- some employees m these shops. Most of them have had the influenza, and are back again at work, still coughing and sneezing, ana it's anything but pleasant when being served to get the full' benefit of either a cough or a sneeze. I say, if the hotels are to be closod, why keep unnecessary shops open? Everybody is too busy attending to their dear ones, to worry about anything but essentials, and one person would b® quite sufficient to supply the wants of anything needed just now.—Yours, etc., A WILLING WORKER. November 22nd. WHERE ARE THE TEACHERS ? TO THE EDITOR 01? "THE PHBSS." Sir, —Being one of the missing mistresses of Christchuxch, I was interested by seeing in a local paper that three were accounted for, and wishing to know how the majority were profiting by their unexpected holiday. I endeavoured to trace the others. In response to enquiries, I was told that several were assistant nurses in the Chalmers Ward, and that in the General and Royal Hotel Hospitals others were giving a practical demonstration of laundry work. A number were to bo found at the Normal, Girls' High School, and other public kitchens, taking a course in cooking. Others were identified as assisting Mrs Holland (the Mayoress) supply the heroic Sisters of Mercy or helpers with much-needed nourishment. Some htunble disciples of knowledge, work at the Plunket Home from 5 a.m., washing babies' clothes, while there wore those who wore in charge of other peopled children. Teachers were found scrubbing and cleaning, making masks, and in all kinds of menial situations. There were those who, after hard toil, were themselves among the sufferers learning the difficult lesson of patience. There were also many doing private nursing, house-to-house visiting, where some with sweet sympathy were soothing and cheering passing souls. With this I realise*! that I alone had time to "call the roll," and knowing that our courageous crippled soldiers were not considering themselves disqualified for "active service" among the sick, I rang up the nearest depot and reported the last of the lost teachers.—Yours, etc., LILY CALVERT. Derby street. November 21st.