SHIP "IVANHOE."

June 13.

The Commissioners visited the vessel at the Heads. Twenty-five deaths were reported, several being from low fever.

Messrs. Donald and Rouse went on board; there was no case of recent illness; three or four convalescents. The ship generally was very dirty; an unwholesome damp smell pervading every part. On the main deck a sheep pen cargo, the drainage from which ran over the deck. The between decks damp and dark; insufficient light and ventilation.

It was decided by the Board of Health to detain the vessel in quarantine, to allow of cleaning, lime washing, and washing clothes, to avoid all danger of infection.

June 20.

The Commissioners again visited the ship, the immigrants having been removed to Camp Bay, and the vessel admitted to pratique. The arrangements of the vessel were far inferior to those of any of the late Provincial Government ships. There was a deficiency of deck lights and scuttles, also of ventilating arrangements. The hospitals imperfectly constructed; bulk heads of slight material. The isolation of the single women’s compartment incomplete. No provision for bathing in any section. The decks excessively damp throughout. The bunks in many cases under six feet in length.

The cook-house on deck was very complete and satisfactory. The distilling apparatus (Normanby’s) was efficient.

June 22.

The Commissioners visited the immigrants in Camp Bay. All concur in expressing deep obligation to the Medical Officer for his care and skill. The immigrants all state that the damp of the ship and consequent dirt was bad or worse at embarkation, owing to the effect of a previous cargo of sugar and molasses.

The supplies generally have given satisfaction, some casks of beef excepted. The provision of lights stated to have been insufficient.

The Commissioners recommend that the surgeon receive his gratuity. They regret that they cannot recommend that the captain or third officer receive gratuities. The matron appears to have performed her duties satisfactorily.

Wm. Donald.
E. D. Gibson.
J. T. Rouse.
E. R. Armstrong.

SHIP "AMOUR."

The Commissioners were much pleased with the arrangements on board. All passengers bear testimony to the care and kindness of the captain and surgeon. The distilling apparatus (Gravely’s) was very efficient. The cooling apparatus of the best quality.

The Commissioners recommend that all gratuities be paid. The surgeon is recommended to be placed on the permanent staff.

Wm. Donald.
E. R. Armstrong.
John T. Rouse.

Resident Magistrate’s Office,
Christchurch, July 4, 1864.

I HEREBY certify that Edward William Alexander has this day submitted for my examination his diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons in England, and also his diploma from the Royal College of Physicians in England, in accordance with the provisions of the “Medical Practitioners’ Ordinance, Session I, No. 2.”

C. C. BOWEN,
Resident Magistrate.

Provincial Secretary’s Office,
Christchurch, July 5, 1864.

HIS Honor the Superintendent directs it to be notified that a writ, calling for the election of a member to serve in the Provincial Council for the Timaru district, has been returned to him, with the endorsement that

William Henry Symes, Esq.

has been duly elected.

Wm. Rolleston,
Provincial Secretary.

PUBLIC NOTICE.

Resident Magistrates Office,
July 5, 1864.

In pursuance of the “Public House Ordinance, 1863,” I, the undersigned Resident Magistrate of Kaiapoi, do hereby give notice that the undermentioned persons having neglected to apply to the Treasurer of the Province of Canterbury for the undermentioned licenses, granted at the Annual Meeting at Kaiapoi in May last, and to pay for the same on or before the first day of July instant, the said licenses are therefore withheld:—

Joseph Wicks, Northern Hotel, Kaiapoi; hotel license.
Christopher Swinbourne, Masonic Hotel, Rangiora; hotel license.
John Kessen, Woodend Hotel, Woodend; hotel license.

(Signed) W. B. PAULI,
Resident Magistrate.

Provincial Treasury,
Christchurch, July 6, 1864.

PURSUANT to the provisions of the “Auctioneers’ Ordinance, Session III, No. 3,” I hereby give notice that the undermentioned persons have taken out Auctioneers’ licenses...