7. QUESTIONS. Do you consider her to be professionally qualified to undertake the duties of such an appointment as she now desires?
7. ANSWERS. C.O. 5801 503 Yes certainly,
COLONIAL NURSES. 10 FEB 07 STATEMENT for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and for record in Colonial Office, respecting Miss Elsie Schäfer.
8. Are you aware of any circumstance tending to disqualify her for such an appointment?
8. She is an applicant for the post of Nurse in the Colony of Hong Kong.
QUESTIONS. ANSWERS.
9. The Secretary of State will be glad to receive any information which you may have to give respecting her character or qualifications in addition to what is contained in the answers to the foregoing questions.
9. I have always found Miss Schäfer most reliable in every way and a good nurse.
1. Be good enough to state how long you have been acquainted with the applicant?
From childhood to the present time.
2. From what circumstances does your knowledge of her arise?
She is the daughter of an intimate friend.
3. Whilst you were acquainted with her was she
a. honest? b. sober? c. generally well conducted?
Yes. Yes. Yes.
4. Was her health good?
I believe her to have good health.
5. If she has been employed under you, will you state the nature of her duties, and how she discharged them?
6. State the cause of her leaving—whether by voluntary resignation, dismissal, or otherwise?
Signature... Ann Bushby
Lady Superintendent North Eastern Hosp For Children Hackney Road
Address: Southampton
February 7th 1903
W B & I. (3845)–45050–10
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