The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-06-17

The board or health met yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock pursuant to the
order of an adjourned meeting from
Wednesday last. President Smith
offered an apology for adjourning
the meeting on steamer day, which
was laughingly received by the
| board.
There were present President
Smith, John Ena, j. T. Warehouse,
Jr., DIR. Day, j. 0. Carter, DR.. An
drews, and agents David Dayton and
G. B. Reynolds.
President Smith read the reply of
DR.. Andrews, ordered sent to DR..
Thompson of North Hilo, containing
instructions regarding the threaten
ed outbreak of fever there. Letter
was approved.
DR.. Day stated that he wished to
report the inocculation of the calves
| at the vaccine farm had not taken
and would cause a delay, as the
hoard would have to send to New
Zealand for fresh virus. 1t seems
there had been a misunderstanding
about monthly importations of virus,
consequently that which was used
was at least three months old.
President Smith read an applica-
ton from DR.. A r. Rowat suggest
ing that veterinary surgeon should
be placed in charge of the vaccine
farm to insure its success.
j. 0. Carter said there was no need
of this, as the farm was in the hands
of the physicians of the board.
Ordered the secretary of the board
inform DIR. Rowat the farm was now
in an experimental stage and in the
hands of the boards physicians, and
no extra help would be needed at
present.
DR.. Day said that Dr. Miner had
selected healthy calves for inoccula
ton. In answer to question, he re-
piled that the present experiment
would be continued as soon as fresh
virus arrived.
The president read four reports
from the inspector of slaughter
houses, which mentioned examina-
tions made by DIR. Andrews, and
present inspections of meats. In ex-
PLANTATION of the reports, DIR. Andrews
said he did not consider hvers affect
ed with abcess as necessarily indi-
eating poor health, but intimated
that he would be able to give fuller
information on this point after being
present at the actual Strengthening OF
the animals.
1t was ordered that hereafter In
spector Jones inform DR.. Andrews
so he can be present when suspected
meats are found, and before they are
sent to the market for sale.
Several letters from Superintend-
ent Meyers were read relating to
business matters. He discussed a
complaint laid before the board by a
leper against the Catholic sisters, and
showed that religious prejudice was
at the bottom of it.
President Smith read letter from
Judge Judd, enclosing another re
lating to the appointment of pastor
who wished to preach at the settle
ment. The board determined that as
the matter had been passed upon at
the last meeting by refusal, it
was better not to open it again.
President Smith called attention to
the rules and regulations lately
passed, and said President Dole was
of the opinion one of the rules con-
fiicted with the statute relating to
wills. AS certain information was
asked, the matter was referred to MIR.
Meyers to furnish the same.
The president said he had not as
yet looked into the matter of kule-
anas at the settlement.
Considerable discussion was held
as to the removal of the boys home
across the road, and the question was
be better to rebuild, as there was
nearly $4,000 of Mr.. Baldwin's gift
available for that purpose if deemed
necessary. The matter was referred
to Superintendent Meyers to report
The president read a report from
the agent of the board of health at
Kauai, relating to the lepers at Kala-
I lau. The members expressed salts
faction at the tone and suggestions
of the report.
A letter asking information was
read, relating to the conditions for
bids for beef cattle. The letter rep
resented the heirs of the Sam Parker
estate by one of the trustees. Re-
| ferred to MIR. Meyers.
A letter from Dr. Oliver, asking for
leave, was continued to next meeting
For the information of the board,
President Smith read long letter of
instructions to Mr.. Meyers, referring
to certain matters of discipline at
the settlement.
President Smith brought up the
matter of the tender for hides, and
stated he had received comYnunica.
ton from Mr.. Porter, to whom the
contract was awarded, stating that
| he wished it reformed. The reason
| given was that he was absent when
the contract was awarded and his son,
who put in the bid, had been so
pressed by outside Influence that he
had bid higher than discretion
| allowed.
Mr.. Carter said that if the matter
was reopened, Mr.. McChesney should
be allowed to bid again.
MIR. Waterhouse thought the bids
should be reopened.
Mr.. Carter said, in justice, Mr..
Porter should stand by the bid; or,
if not, it should be given to Nc
| Chesney.
Mr.. Carter said it would be best to
let McChesney have the option.
The matter was referred to Presi-
dent Smith, to act as he thought
best.
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