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THE STAFF.
Mr. C. F. O'BRIEN was Wardmaster in charge at the beginning of the year. Mr. W. MCKAY was appointed Second Wardmaster on 6th May, coming from England to take up this post, and has been in charge since 21st June, on which date Mr. O'BRIEN was dismissed from the service.
Dr. JEU HAWK acted as resident House-Physician throughout the epidemic season, from 28th April to 17th September.
When female European patients were under treatment, Nursing Sisters were detailed from the Civil Hospital for duty at Kennedy-Town, two Sisters being now held in readiness for immediate attendance when required.
The staff of Chinese "boys," amahs, and other employées was increased and diminished as was found necessary to meet the very varying conditions that existed in course of the year.
Dr. R. LAMORT acted for me during my absence from Hongkong at the begin- ning of last year. I resumed charge on my return to the Colony on 5th February.
THE HOSPITAL BUILDINGS.
The Hospital buildings are in good repair, and the grounds have been enclosed with an iron fence. A grant of plants in pots made from the Public Gardens greatly improves the appearance of the Hospital.
Pending the erection of a Bacteriological Laboratory, part of the office, part of the dispensary, and certain out-buildings have been placed at the disposal of Dr. HUNTER for laboratory purposes.
HOSPITAL HULK "HYGEIA”.
A few of the small-pox cases were treated on board the "Hygeia," which was anchored off Kennedy Town throughout the epidemic season, ready for use when required.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
J. C. THOMSON, M.D., M.A., Medical Officer in charge.
Dr. J. M. ATKINSON,
Principal Civil Medical Officer,
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