DUNSTAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Dunstan Times, Issue 367, 7 May 1869, Page 2

DUNSTAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL

The fifth monthly meeting of the Committee of the above Institution was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening last the 4th instant. Present, J. Ilazlett, Esq., in the Chair, and Messrs Marsh 11, Patterson, Grindlcy, Beck, Hastie, Ross, Facho, Huoston, Clark and A. Christophers, Hon. Treasurer. lu the absence of Mr. 11. Barlow, Secretary, Mr. George Clark undertook the duties for the evening. The minutes of the last monthly meeting and of two special meetings were read and confirmed. The inward correspondence was read and received, and the outward approved. The Visiting Committee’s report stating that two male patients had been admitted into tlie Institution during the past month contrary to Rule 61, but that they had been discharged and were now on tho out door list, also that since the appointment of M'Quilhm ns Wardsman, ereat improvement had been made in the garden, was read and received. Report No. 2, recommending payment of accounts for the month, amounting to £124 19s lOd. was road and approved. The Treasurer’s monthly report, showing balance, cash in hand, £450 9s. 5d., amount subscribed during the month, £4, and Government Subsidy due, £326 4s. 3d., was read and received. The following tenders for the House Surgeon's residence were opened and read : W. Asher, £473 10s ; Alexander Fraser, £513 ;W. Atkins, £530 ;J. Alves, £520 ; J. D. Johnson, £520 Os. ; J. Over, L 549 10s J. XL Cambridge, L 555, aud Petrie and Co. L 555.

Proposed by Mr. Christophers, seconded by Mr. Marshall,—That the Tender of Mr. W. Asher he accepted. Amendment proposed hy Mr. Ilastio, seconded by Mr. Griudley,— that none of the Tenters be accepted, and that the plans and specifications be returned to the Architect with a letter of explanation, and further that plans and specifications, together with Tenders for a building as residence for the House Surgeon, the cost not to exceed LIOO be invited.— Amendment carried. Proposed by Mr. Haatie, seconded by Mr Grindley, —That an advertisement in accordance with the latter portion of the foregoing resolution ho inserted in the Dunstan Times of the 7th and 14th May.—-Carried. Applications for the situation of Wardsman and Matron were opened and read. After consideration it was resolved on the motion of Mr. Beck, —That the application of Mr. Edward M'Quillan and wife bo accepted; salary at the rate, of L 120 per annum. The acting Secretary read the notice of motion, standing in the name of Mr. Ohas. Ziele. A question was raised as to whether the motion did not lapse on account of the absence of Mr, Ziele ; after considerable discussion it was understood that the motion should lapse, hut that any gentleman had the power to tabic a definite motion on the subject. A further question arose a» to whether Dr. Shaw’ had not actually discharged himself by not returning to liis Julies at the

expiration of his leave of absence ; explanations took place, from which it was gleaned, that the term of leave commenced on the Ist February, but that Dr. Shaw did not vacate his post till tho 15th, when he gave over the Institution to Dr. Niven. It was eventually settled that tho leave did not commence till the 15th. Proposed by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Christophers,—That the consideration of the question, the requesting of Dr. Shaw to resign do stand over till tho 15th inst. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Hueston, seconded by ried. Mr. Christophers drew the attention Mr. Hastie, —That a sum of L 25 be paid to Mr. R. Barlow tho Secretary, in liquidation of travelling and other expenses incurred during tho term he has held office.—Carof tho Committee to the fact that the term of office of Dr. Niven expired on the 11th, and suggoste 1 that he be retained in the Institution for one month longer. Proposed by Mr. Grindley. seconded by Sir. Hueston, —That the retention or otherwise of Dr. Niven be left in the hands of the visiting committee. Carried. Mr. W. Grindley was elected member of the visiting committee, vice, Mr. G. Clark resigned. The meeting adjourne 1 till Saturday, the 15th instant, at 8 p.mA special meeting of the Committee was ■hpld in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last. Present: J. Hazlett, (in the chair), ami Messrs, Clark, Hueston, Hastie, Fache, Beck, Patterson. Grindley, Marshall, and Christophers. Mr. A. Christophers stated the meeting was convened for the purpose of considering the Tender of Mr. Grant, of Cromwell, for the Surgeon’s Residence, which had been neglected to be delivered till after the meeting of the night before. The Tender was read, and was for the sum of L 404. A lengthy discussion ensued, as to whether the Tender was admissable, it not having reached the Committee within the stipulated time. After an explanation by Mr. Christophers, into whose hands the Tender was put after the meeting of the night before, it was resolved to receive it. Proposed by Mr. Grindley, seconded by Mr. Marshall, That the tender of Mr. Grant be accepted, and that Mr. Christophers, the Honorary Treasurer, be requested to proceed to Cromwell and have the tender signed. Carried. Mr. Christophers having signified his consent to witness the signature of the tenderer, the meeting separated with a vote of thanks to the Chair.