WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1925, Page 4

WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

MONDAY, JAN. 12th. The Board met at 8 p.m. lVwwnitMessrs J. J. Breeze (Chairman), G. H. Blank, G. Davidson, A. Albany. jCj Jeffries, A. 15. Spiers, E. A- Wells a lid T. W. Dn IT . „ , ~. The mil'HU’S were confirmed and the outulird coriespinidence approved IX\VAII D COKHLSI OXDLXC L, From Dr Valintino, Wellington, t.oclining to advise local body «»» questions. and mlvianig lhmrd to tonsuit their solicitor Received. I,Mrs GHmfnoud, aeknovvlodging Boa.MH Vvinpathy.—Received. . From Dr Valintino acknowledging report of interview of Mr 0 Brien M.l ■ with the Board.—Received I’rom M. Wallace, Auckland, m reference to Dr Begg’s charges.—Rceeiv--1 'Vrom Dr Valintino, offering typewriters for sale.—Received, From Dr Yalintine, forwarding (x----eerpts from Fimutevi Act.—Received. Front Dr Telford, notifying Inspector Connor was leaving Hokitika tor Westport. and it was not proposed to appoint a successor at Hokitika, and therefore the room used at the Board's office would not he required.-—Received. From Marine Department in reference to licenses for steam engines.— Received. From Government Statist neknow- | lodging returns of inmates ot institution-,.-- Received. From Westland Raring Club stating that a party from the Hospital would Ire admitted to races, —Received. The Secretary reported that the thanks ol of the Board were due to the Racing Club for the assistance given.

From Inspector of Police, Greymoutl? in reference to a complaint regarding; the apathy of the police at Hokitika in dealing with n call for help against a patient, stating he had found the sergeant at Hokitika had not acted as promptly as lie should have done, cuing to an accident the same night, and that the patient referred to should have been prosecuted for mischief as the case was a serious one. That in luture he would see that the matron ol the Hospital receives prompt assistance li'oiu the police in dealing with .similar cases. That in reference to complaints made of llm lack of assistance by the police in locating two men, that he htld ascer-

tained on enquiry that the cases against these were purely for debt by way ol civil proceedings, and therefore not a matter for him to deal with, and the Board should address their complaint to Mr IV. Meldritm, S.M.—Received; the first portion was considered satisfactory and it was decided to reler the latter reference to the magistrate with an enquiry as to the position of the

.Board. . From T. W'. Bruce, applying ior annual leave in February or March. Received and request granted. From Mrs A. Si Ivey, cook at Westland Hospital resigning position, and |hanking Board lor assistance given during the past 13 years. Received; resignation held over, a letter to be sent asking for reconsideration of her resignation. From I-'. Dick-, resigning position as assistant laundry maid at Hospital. Received and accepted. From M. Martin, resigning her position as kitchen maid at the hospital - - Revolved and accepted. The Idling of the vacancies were left with the Matron to arrange. From Erie dailies in rctorencc to meat ■ont , 'ael. —Received. From W. 11. Fvenden, Kumara. asking for information in regard, to lormalinn of a medical association.--Re-ceived: infurmativ it to be supplied. From Nurse SeotL, W'aibo, asking for two licks -Received; to be supplied. Fiom Mrs I’ascoe. Kanieri. forwarding C 8 proceeds of hall at Kanieri.— Received: with thanks. [,’roai H M. Coulson, forwarding £2 ■J... f (tl - Xmas cheer.—Received. From various, in reference to maintenance accounts and Xmas cheer.— Received; and action agreed upon. The Chairman moved that votes ol j| 1; ..,ks l>.> passed to Messrs Davidson mid Jell ries for their supply of cars lor the use of inmates of the hospitals: that letters of thanks be sent, to Rev .). Perkins. Mi O'Brien M R., and Mi T. Curley for their generous assistance towards the ’Xmas cheer of the people of Westland Hospital. Seconded b>

Ml- Duff and (allied, In '•ouneclion with the nurses house at V.'uili" iL was resolv'd that Llm quest ion ol the horse ainbuhu'co and the failing, burning and snvmg ot an iue.i of about four acres he relerred It, Mr Jelfries to attend to. REPORTS. From Siiigeon-Siioeriiitemteiit. reporting patients in hospital on Dec. Ist. \iere: -Males 29. females 15 -total II; admitted during Dec. L> males. 9 females—2B ; total treated -IS males. 2-1 females 72: discharged cured 20 males. 5 females—2s; relieved 3 males, I females- 7 ; died, I male: mini discharged :!! males. 9 females— 33; irmaining m hospital on ?L-t. Dee. 2-. males. II Cmal-s

2 months. !’ males, (i Icimtles !■>. Received, The Chairman said there seemed to bo some misunderstanding among the inmates of (lie old people's home. limy seemed to think they were entitled ti Us a month. As a matter oi laet whatever the Hoard gave to the old people was .simply a gratuity, and lie thought that the time had come when application should he made to the sons and daughters of those old people who were imunles to provide payment of some of the cost, of upkeep of the inmates. Air Jelfries said there was a false impression that the Board had been taking what they were not entitled to. Tins was not. so. The Board was culitled to take the whole of the pension when they became inmates. Air Dull' supported the altitude o' the Chairman and Air Jelfries. and Air Davidson said he tliouglit the suggestion of the Chairman was somewhat fiar.sh.

The Chairman moved Unit, the relatives of the inmates be written to asking them to supplement the Board's cost of upkeep of inmates of the institution. Seconded by Air Wells and carried. The Chairman (Mr G. Davidson) ol the House Committee, reported the hot and cold water service was not satisfactory and required attention; that there, were two vacancies and that applications he invite.l for two probationers.—Received and attention to he given. Accounts amounting ii £3bS Is lud were passed for payment. The Treasurer reported receipts £1075 10s 2d, payments 2770 1 Is 2d. credit balance bolt) Lis Bd.-~ Received. In connection with outstanding maintenance accounts the Secretary was instructed to take legal action against those not making regular payments. TENDERS FOR MEAT. Tenders for meat were opened for the supply of quantities as used last year, as follows: Erie James, £559 19s ljd: Andrews Bros. £.575 18s lOd: W. Berry and Son 2577 lbs Old. " Air Blank moved that the tender of Andrews Bros, lie accepted. Seconded by Air Moharry and carried. The Board rose at 9.30 p.n*.