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Two of the nominated Members are Chinese and practically
these two Members may be depended upon to support the Govern-
ment. Another is the Principal Medical Officer of the Garrison
whose opinion may fairly be counted upon as being sound and
unbiassed. The fourth is a gentleman specially chosen for his
fitness, and the remaining two elected Members are gentlemen
who take an active interest in Sanitation. Assuming an enquiring
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or even combative attitude on the part of these gentlemen I
consider that it has its uses in keeping the Department up to
the mark, and possibly bringing forward and exposing any
causes that may exist for dissatisfaction.
5.
Doctor Atkinson's retention of the duty of
Visiting Surgeon was at his personal request and came of his
creat interest in the Hospital with which he has been so long
connected, with conspicuous success. I yield to no person in
my desire to see this important measure successful in its
operation and satisfactory to the Community. For the first
time since my advent to the Colony, the keenest interest was
taken in the election of the two elected Members and the
Board has entered upon its work with apparently anxious deter-
mination to thoroughly carry out the provisions of the Ordinance.
I consider that such a Board is more efficient and can carry
out the duties imposed by the Ordinance with less friction
than could any single man. If you consider it advisable that
ano ther Ex-officio Member he added to the Board there will be
no difficulty should you so direct, in replacing the Medical
Officer of Health as a Member.
6.
I shall be glad if you will kindly direct
that
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