Honolulu Republican, Volume IV, Number 492, 9 January 1902 — HEALTH MEETING POSTPONED. [ARTICLE]

HEALTH MEETING POSTPONED.

Adjournment Taken Out of Respect to Dr. J. S. B. Pratt. The Board of Health took an Immediate adjournment at its regular meeting yesterday out of respect for the death of Mrs. J. S. B. Pratt, wife of the Territorial health officer. Dr. Pratt, bowed down with grief, is confined to his home by illness. Secretary Charlock was temporarily placed in charge of business to be brought before the board. The reading and adoption of the minutes of the last meeting were followed by a suggestion from President Hr H c sloggett that the Board take an adjournment because of the bereavement which ha# visited the home of Dr. Pratt. \ motion offered by Attorney General Dole to the effect that the meeting be adjourned was carried. Attorney General Dole and Dr. C B Cooi*er were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to be tendered Dr. Pratt and family. The next regular meeting of the Beard will In- held Wednesday afternoon. January 15th.