dated 13th July, 1922, sent out under your direction by the Secretary of
the Board of Health:--

"I am directed by the Hon. the Minister of Health, Chairman of this
Board, to inform you that, acting upon the recommendation of the
Board, he has decided to appoint a special Committee from among the
members of the Board to conduct an inquiry into the question of
venereal diseases in New Zealand. The following members are being
asked to become members of the Committee, and the Chairman trusts
you will see your way to accept the position: Dr. Valintine, Dr.
Elliott, Lady Luke, Hon. Mr. Triggs, Sir Donald McGavin, Mr.
Fraser. The Hon. the Minister has asked the Hon. Mr. Triggs to
accept the chairmanship of the Committee.

"I am further directed to state that the function and duty laid
upon the Committee is as follows:--

"(1.) To inquire into and report upon the prevalence; of venereal
disease in New Zealand.

"(2.) To inquire into and report any special reasons or causes for
the existence of venereal disease in New Zealand.

"(3.) To advise as to the best means of combating and preventing
venereal disease in New Zealand, and especially as to the necessity
or otherwise of fresh legislation in the matter.

"The Minister of Health is anxious that the Committee should hear
such evidence and representations on the above-mentioned matters as
may be necessary to fully inform the Committee on the items