WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1922, Page 4

WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

MONDAY, JUNK 10th. The Board met at 8 p.tu. Present:— Messrs J. J. Breeze (Chairman), G. II ■ Blank, J. Jlitehie, 11. Monk, M. IIHu riel l and W. Jeffries. The Chairman extended a welcome to Mr \Y Jeffries who took his seat in succession to Mr W. Searle resigned. Mr Jeffries hrielly acknowledged the welcome. An apology for Mr Morel was made hr Mr Jeffries. ' The minutes were confirmed and correspondence outward approved. Mr Jeffries stated that in Christchurch when the deputation from Westland met the Prime Minister they urged that effect ho given to t-.ie Board’s request for an increased subsidy. The subject was strongly pressed on Mr Massey by lion Michel, Messrs Morel, Kvans and himself, Mr Massey making a reply on lines of those made |, v Hon Mr Barr when in Hokitika. ' A vote of thanks was passed to the i members of the deputation for t.ieir | valued representations. j On the motion of Messrs Blank and j Kitehie an expression of regret at the j illness of Mr Davidson and the. hop^JM I gostions in connection with d.dUlldll any loans entered into by the Board. — Received. ... . * From Same, approving of estimates for the ensuing year.— Received. Ri-yni Dr Telford, Christchurch, approving of -Mr Varney acting as supervisor of contract subject to it not interfering with his official duties.—Re- j

(•lived. From North Canterbury Hoard, conveying resolution urging that the Prisons Hoard Ik? asked to place prisoners on remunerative work and that the pavnienls therefore he devoted to . the upkeep of their dependents.—Received. .Mr Jeffries moved that the request |,e supported.—Seconded by the Chairman and carried. From Resident Engineer, (ireyiuouth, in reference to sanatorium fees for a former departmental employee.—Reevivod. From Westland County Conned, notifying appointment of Mr \\ . defines as member of the Hoard. —Received. From Westland .County Council, acknowledging receipt ol levy on ( ouneil.

--.Received. ' ■ I'Vom Hr Rlackmnre, Christchurch, notifying the Hoard’s shelter at C ashmere sanatorium was now vacant.—Heceived. Fi-om M. Houston and Co., quoting fot stipply .‘I coal I rout lln iiolltc. Received. Fima 11. Kidd, dairyman at hospital, ill reiereiiee to occupancy of cottage.— Received ; .held over till next meeting. From Dr Gibson, Kumara, in reference to travelling expenses; reporting mi conditions ol Old I’coples Homo, which was satisfactory, except that one of the inmytes had proved rowdy.—Re ci-Ked. The Ci. airman stated that I here was a court case to he heard at Kumara on Wednesday arising out of an alleged assault in which a patient and the Mas-

li-i were involved. It was icsolved on the motion of Mr I’lirrell, seconded by Mr Jeffries, to write to a nephew ol the patient asking him that if lm had ally complaints in make, to make them direct to the Hoard. The Hoard decided to defer further consideration till next meeting. from Mrs Omni. District Nurse, Sout h West land, reporting for period.— Received.

It was resolved lo ask that the dc tails required he submitted in future.

Droni Master Old People's Homo, torwaiding I'M Ss ('ill, sale of produce. —Deceived. R K PORTS. The Chairman reported there was no report of the House Committee, owing to the illness of Mr Davidson. He had viiquiiC'cl nt tin- Hospital unit was -olvised there was no immediate requirements.— Received. Uroni Finance Committee, recommending payment ot accounts amounting, to t? 7 It) I Is Id. —Deceived. The Treasurer reported receipts e 1 ;il)2 ]ss 10.1. payments I'l IJo -Is 2d. debit balance LIS2 7s 2d. Huilding aecount payments L'oßt) Is 7d. Received. The Secretary submitted a statement, of the drainage contract account, which was laid on the table. The Chairman and .Mr Jeffries were appointed to wait on the Porough .Council to arrange lor a price for water suppl\ at hospital. It, was resolved to hold the annual ball in August and to call a meeting of ladies for the purnose. DEPUTATION. A deputation from St John Ambulance consisting of Mrs Wood, Miss I truce and Mr (Jmiifsky nailed on 1-lie Hoard in reference to a request by the latter for the Ambulance to arrange lor the laic of flic motor ambulance being lorwardeil by the Delence Department. The mat ter was discussed at some length and then the matter was referred to the town members of the Hoard and the executive of St John Ambulance to confer, as lo charges and upkeep, an offer made by Mr 0. Wood lo temporarily house the ambulance being accepted with thanks. Die deputation was then thanked by the ( hairman for their interest in the matter a,ml retired. The Hoard rose at 9.0 n p.m.