The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16

work is all rotten and sodden, making
it positively dangerous to the health
; of those confined therein. We only
use them now in case of actual necesa
sity.
A number of the inmates are work
ing-some in the tarO lands, some in
the kitchen, and others around the
buildings and grounds, but many and
the majority spend day after day in
the same place, and many in the same
position waiting solely for their meals
and night to come round again. They
see little beyond their white fence en-
closure, inside of which most OF them
are doomed to spend the rest of their
unfortunate existence; and how surely
it is our duty to make these grounds
as bright and cheerful as we can. 1t
is, in fact, the first detail In the treat
ment of these people to have them
cOntented and pleased with their
place of detention, particularly in
acute phases OF the disease, when it
will in itself be conducive to the re-
turn of health and reason.
To do this, to keep the grounds in
| good order, to build some extra cells
in the place of those behind Ward 8,
and to provide extra attendants for
| the new accommodations, will neces-
state extra provision being made by
, the Board, who, [ trust, will exert
Iiberality in the matter.
The management of the insane is
most important social problem, and
must be conducted with liberality,
and the unpleasant fact is also be-
fore us that insanity is on the in
crease the world over; not in proper
ton to the population, but with the
development of intelligence and the
progress Of civilization. And while
Loo -
sures for the prevention of these forms
of disease, it is our duty to be pre-
pared to meet them-and meet them
in the best possible manner. Con-
scious of the fact that our homes for
their care and detention are particu-
larly suited, as comfortable as possible
and our treatment in every respect |
abreast of the times, comparing favor |
ably with similar institutions in other |
countries.
What a strange circumstance it is
how few in our, or any other commu- |
nifty for that matter, interest them |
selves in the insane or show any in. |
clination to assist the management. |
Possibly it is because they do not |
know in what manner they can be of |
service or assistance. The Chinese are |
the only people who show any recog- |
milton, and as each new year comes |
around gifts to the insane are sent by |
these people. Now while we are /
struggling along in an endeavor TO |
make the premises look bright and
cheerful, how acceptable would be coll
ored shrubs and plants (crotoDs, etc. |
And l may say in this connection that |
should any of the charitably disposed |
public be good enough to send us any,
they will be duly acknowledged; and
if inconvenient to send them to the
r-lo 4 IL
kind friends who will notify US.
1 have to thank the committee on |
asylum matters for their assistance in
many things. Trusting that this re-
port may be satisfactory, am, gentle
GEORGE HERBERT,
Medical Supt. Oahu Insane Asylum.
The Superintendent OF Public Works
will be Instructed to make an exam
ination Of the asylum premises and
report amount of expenditure required.
Agent Meyers reported details at
Kalaupapa. His request to have the
telephone line at the settlement re-
paired was granted.
A communication was read from
Acting Russian Vice-Consul J. L.
Hackfeld, transmitting request from
Mademoiseile de Trotzka, a Russian
subject aged %, who desired to come
and care for the lepeTs. AS arrange
ments had already been made to bring
out from France four Brothers for the
work, the services OF the Russian lady
would not be required. Tne secretary
was instructed to conver proper thanks
for her kind offer.
The patients at Kalaupapa, to the
number of $50, petitioned to have DIR.
oliver retained as physician at the
settlement. The petitioners will be
notified that there is no proposition
before the Board of Health TO remove
DR.. Oliver.
Superintendent Scott wrote asking
to be allowed to accompany the Board
on their semi-annual trip to the Leper
Settlement next Friday, in order to
look after schools there. Referred to
President Smith.
DIR. Thompson OF North Hilo in
formed the Board that he would dis
continue acting as attorney for planta-
tions.
A protest was read from Frank
Hoogs, a reporter OF the ADVERTISER.
He cited that he was not allowed to
go aboard the Gaelic and attend to his
duties, although the ship was not in
Others being allowed
the privilege, he thought favoritism
was shown.
Agent Reynolds explained the cir
of the refusal complained
Of to the satisfaction OF the Board.
The vessel was in quarantine and no
one was allowed on board. The guard
passed a person thought to be pas
seDger. This caused the trouble.
Secretary Wilcox was instructed to
reply to the communication and say
that it was not the intention of the
Board to show any partiality in mat
ters of this kind.
DIR. Emerson, corresponding secre-
tary, Committee on Treatment OF
presented a circular letter
information on treatment
of the disease. These will be sent
abroad.
President Smith explained that ply
sicians from the other islands would
arrive next week and, after the next
would accompany the Board
10 MnlOkai- IT was decided 10 meet on |