WOUNDED NEW ZEALANDERS IN LONDON.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXI, Issue LXXI, 23 February 1916, Page 5

WOUNDED NEW ZEALANDERS IN LONDON.

A VISIT TO WALTON HOSPITAL. I (Received Feb. 23, 10.45 a.m.) i LONDON, Feb.' 22. At Sir T. Mackenzie's invitation, Mr Andrew Fisher visited the Walton Hospital, where there are 250 patients, most of whom are able to take daily outings. Only the stubbornest cases, notably those of rheumatism, are unable to do so. The fallowing have been at Walton since it was opened in August: Privates Macßurney (Auckland), McGahey (Wellington), Sergt. Black (Canterbury), Bugler Chegwidden (Auckland). There are no serious cases. One of the-cheeriest is a Maori, John Morgan, who has lost both legs. There have been no recent arrivals except an occasional accident. Lady Mackenzie accompanied Mr Fisher, who was impressed by the excellence of the organisation and admired the system of putting' men on their honor, which results in the nonbreaking of rules, and the extremely comfortable and delightful surroundings. The military regard Walton as a model hospital, and it receives constant visits from high officials and unanimous approval.