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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11109, 25 October 1907, Page 6

A Liverpool firm writes to the Chamber of Commerce, stating that m view of the phenomenal success of the four exhibitions of colonial products that have been held m that city, it has come to the conclusion that, it- they are judiciously handled and brought before the British public at competitive prices, colonial goods could now find a good demand,, and a remunerative market could be secured. Recently the Christchurch Press published an article descriptive of the life of a lone leper on Quail Island. A correspondent signing himself "Duty," but who encloses his card, writes to the Press as follows:— "Regarding the article appearing m a recent issue of your paper, entitled "A Living Death," referring to the Quail Island leper, I am sure it will appeal to the hearts of the" many philanthropic people m our midst. It is, I presume, a unique case for Ne-a Zealand, and one which .calls loudly at the door of -humanity. The dread disease and its inevitable consequences will tio doubt prove a great barrier to many who would otherwise be only too glad to help to alleviate the misery and suffering of a fellow mortal. If it is any consolation to those' interested m the case to know that a^volunteer is not lacking to take charge of the unfortunate young man, I am willing, m tho name of humanity, to undertake all that risk., so that one of our number may not have to spend his last days unattended and uncared for. I might say I've had a medical training, which may prove useful, should my proffered services be called into requisition."