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speaking terms with Dr. M. Coy, Dr Ayres' predecessor. D. Adams, who
is his senior in the service, and
who made no objection to the
appointment of Dr Jordan, told the
Colonial Surgeon that, if there was any question of appointing Dr Wharry,
he would prefer his own claims to the post, as he could not, and
would not serve under Dr Wharry.
During the frequent occasions when Dr. Wharry has been absent on
leave everything invariably works smoothly at the Civil Hospital.
When he is in charge there is always friction going on.
It is difficult to get a Chinese Clerk to remain there.
We quarrelled with M. MacCullum, who was Secretary to the Sanitary Board and is now Analyst at the Hospital. He has had frequent disputes with the Coroner. He imposed humiliating duties on Mr. Crow, the present Analyst, from which I promptly directed him to be relieved, and only a week ago had to rebuke him for want of consideration shown to and improper observations.