ADDRESS TO DR. WHARTON.
On Thursday evening an address of welcome was presented to. Dr. W. H.Wharton at the residence of Mr. Thos. Flood, Bourda. The address, which was signed, by prominent East Indian residents were presented on behalf of the signatories by Mr. F. E. Jaundoo, Interpreter at the Immigration office. The address was as follows: —
Georgetown, 26th December, 1899.
Dear Doctor, -It is with the utmost pleasure that we embrace this happy opportunity of addressing you a few words of welcome on your return to British Guiana, your native country.
In doing so we beg "to assure you that we feel immensely proud of the fact that you are the first East Indian native of this colony who has, with great perseverance, studied and successfully attained the profession of a medical doctor.
We are fully aware of the brilliant career you have had and feel extremely gratified to know that you have distinguished yourself while a student in making original discoveries in your profession, and thereby gained for yourself a fame which is not the lot of medical students as a rule to obtain, and for which you have been so deservedly commended.
We sincerely hope, that you will succeed in establishing a lucrative practice, and with, the blessings of Almighty God have an honourable and successful career; and may you 1ong be spared to enjoy the fruits of your labours in our midst. We are, &c, &c.
(Signed) THOS. FLOOD, VEERASAWMY, GOOLMOHUMAD KHAN and Others.
Dr. Wharton in returning thanks said he was deeply touched at the honour they had done him. He had no desire to speak of his achievements, but his countrymen would perhaps be pleased to know that, while, in. England, he utilized his leisure moments to strengthen the social ties between Indians and, Europeans
Source: Daily Chronicle, Saturday, December 30, 1899: Page 3 Col 5. .
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