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1 July, 1904.

Hon. Colonial Secretary,

212 28254 AUG 04 1

I forward a list of the subscribers to the testimonials referred to, also a balance sheet.

It was entirely confined to Officers of the Department; no subordinate or native servant was asked to or did subscribe.

The presents consisted of a Silver Flower Pot to Mr. Woodcock, a Silver Fruit Dish to Mr. Bryan, and two Small Silver Vases to their wives.

I understand a similar present was made to Dr. Clark, the Medical Officer of Health, last year when he went home on leave.

I strongly deprecate such presents being given, especially to Officers going away on leave, and would suggest that an Order be issued preventing such presentations in future.

I only heard of this the day before the Officers were leaving, when one of the Inspectors asked me to present them on the following day. I told him at the time that I did not approve of it, but as they very much wished it and said a similar present had been given to Dr. Clark, I agreed to present it and added my subscription to the list.

The reason for the presentation was the high regard the Inspectors had for these Officers.

(Sgd.) J. M. Atkinson.

6th July, 1904.

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COPY. 1 July, 1904. Hon. Colonial Secretary, 212 28254 AUG 04 1 I forward a list of the subscribers to the testimonials referred to, also a balance sheet. It was entirely confined to Officers of the Department; no subordinate or native servant was asked to or did subscribe. The presents consisted of a Silver Flower Pot to Mr. Woodcock, a Silver Fruit Dish to Mr. Bryan, and two Small Silver Vases to their wives. I understand a similar present was made to Dr. Clark, the Medical Officer of Health, last year when he went home on leave. I strongly deprecate such presents being given, especially to Officers going away on leave, and would suggest that an Order be issued preventing such presentations in future. I only heard of this the day before the Officers were leaving, when one of the Inspectors asked me to present them on the following day. I told him at the time that I did not approve of it, but as they very much wished it and said a similar present had been given to Dr. Clark, I agreed to present it and added my subscription to the list. The reason for the presentation was the high regard the Inspectors had for these Officers. (Sgd.) J. M. Atkinson. 6th July, 1904.

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! COPY. the 1 July, 1904. Hon. Colonial Secretary, 212 28254 AUG 041 I forward a list of the subscribers to the testimonials referred to, also a balance sheet. It was entirely confined to Officers of the Department no subordinate or native servant was asked to or did subscribe. The presents consisted of a Silver Flower Pot to Mr. Woodcock, a Silver Fruit Dish to Mr. Bryan and two Small Silver Vases to their wives. I understand a similar present was made to Dr. Clark the Medical Officer of Health last year when he went home on leave. 1 strongly deprecate such presents being given especially to Officers going away on leave and would sug- gest that an Order be issued preventing such presentations in future. i only heard of this the day before the Officers were leaving when one of the Inspectors asked me to present them on the following day. I told him at the time that 1 did not approve of it but as they very much wished it and said a similar present had been given to Dr. Clark I agreed to present it and added my subscription to the list. The reason for the presentation was the high regard the Inspectors had for these Officers. (Sa.) J. M. Atkinson. 6th. July, 1904.

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1 July, 1904.

Hon. Colonial Secretary,

212

28254

AUG 041

I forward a list of the subscribers to the

testimonials referred to, also a balance sheet.

It was entirely confined to Officers of

the Department no subordinate or native servant was asked to or

did subscribe.

The presents consisted of a Silver Flower

Pot to Mr. Woodcock, a Silver Fruit Dish to Mr. Bryan and two

Small Silver Vases to their wives.

I understand a similar present was made to

Dr. Clark the Medical Officer of Health last year when he went

home on leave.

1 strongly deprecate such presents being

given especially to Officers going away on leave and would sug-

gest that an Order be issued preventing such presentations in

future.

i only heard of this the day before the

Officers were leaving when one of the Inspectors asked me to

present them on the following day. I told him at the time that

1 did not approve of it but as they very much wished it and said

a similar present had been given to Dr. Clark I agreed to

present it and added my subscription to the list.

The reason for the presentation was the

high regard the Inspectors had for these Officers.

(Sa.) J. M. Atkinson.

6th. July, 1904.

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