IN THE COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17948, 15 November 1918, Page 5

IN THE COUNTRY.

Hornby escaped the epidemic for some time, but it is now reported that during the past day or two the complaint has been raging severely in the district. In'consequence of this it has been decided to postpone the Patriotic

Association's armistice celebrations, which were to have been held on Saturday next. Influenza ia very prevalent at Tuahiwi at present, hardly a house escaping. Up till the latter part of last week the cases were of a mild nature, but those at present suffering seem to have developed a far more serious form, and four cases of pneumonia were notified on Monday. Relief from the Health Department has been sought, as many of the houses have every inmate stricken. Several fresh cases of influenza were reported at Rangiora yesterday. The Mayor (Mr C. I, Jennings) aud county chairman (Mr F. Horrell) have aranged to provide an inhalation chamber m a central situation in High Street. It will probably be ready for v,6n by this evening. ... Influenza has claimed two victims m Darfield, Mr John J. Dunne, of Racecourse Hill, a well known fanner, who leaves a widow and, four young children, and Mr Andrew L. Holmes, of "Bangor" Estate, Hawkins, who leaves a widow and two young children. The influenza epidemic is not abating tit Kaiapoi, and a number of fresh cases are reported. All business places closed at noon yesterday. The post office was closed from 10.30 a.m. Tradespeople have notified residents that there will be no delivery of goods this week. Between forty and fifty employees of the woollen mills are down.' The management is having an inhalation chamber prepared. The Borough Council is distributing pamphlets of advice. The epidemio is reported to be severe at the Maori pa.