the 3rd of September, 1887. Accordingly
On
completion of 3 years' service in the Colony October Mr. Ladd's salary was increased to $2,700, and it will be further increased to $3,000 in 1893.
4:
In forwarding the Estimates of the Department for the current year the Sanitary Board recommended an increase to the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon's salary to $3,600 per annum, referring specially to Your Lordship's despatch above quoted.
Mr. Ladd is a deserving officer, but though not feeling very strongly on the subject and though I shall not be so sorry if Your Lordship takes a different view, I scarcely think the case is one for further increase.