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attacked. I explained the condition of things to him, and
the result was that we soon got all who were ill to the
hospital ships. In the last place i think it desirable to add
a remark or two in regard to the cases referred to by
Dr. Stevens as occurring in the King's Road, and
attending at the Wood Street School. At first it might
have seemed desirable to have the school closed; but I
must confess I am slow to close schools, though in this
matter I should not shrink from what I thought my duty.
But after fully considering the matter with Dr. Stevens,
and having made full enquiries, we determined to defer
closing the school, and meanwhile, with the aid of the
school officials, to keep a careful watch, especially with
respect to those who remained away from school. The
result was most satisfactory. There was practically no
extension of the disease; and the school went on with its
work.—J.S.B.