WIRELESS FOR HOSPITALS

Hokitika Guardian, 28 September 1927, Page 2

WIRELESS FOR HOSPITALS

AIOVEAIE-NT INITIATED. The proposal to provide wireless for the local hospitals was taken up actively at a public meeting held at tho County Chambers last evening. The Revd. J.. W. Hayward was voted to the chair and commended the movement to those present. Air D. J. Evans briefly outlined the proposal stating it was desired to procure. good machines suitable for loud daylight receptions. The cost was estimated at a minimum of about £l5O, providing for .seven valve machines, and extensions for loud speakers to the different wards. The question of earphones for special receptions was a matter of cost governed by the way the funds came in.

Air T. AY. Bruce and others supported the proposal. Radio was proving so great an entertainer and educator that it would rapidly grow in popularity and value.

Promises to help were received as follows:

From Hokitika Aluuieipal Band offering to render a sacred concert in about a month’s time.—Received and accepted with thanks, the date being fixed far Sunday. October 23rd. The Rev. Hayward thought lie could offer the services of the Presbyterian Choir also with sacred numbers. This was considered most acceptable, and it was decided to enquire in regard to two or three other sacred vocal items. From Aliss James, elocutionist, offering to organise an entertainment towards the end of November, when it was thought possible a children’s play could he produced.—Received with thanks and the date fixed for Thursday, November 24tli. AA’ith Afiss James, Miss Evans of Ross will be associated. and a very attractive entertainment will bo provided. From Air A. IT. Lawn offering the services of an orchestra for a dance or any other purpose.—Received with thanks. The orchestra will lie utilised in providing overtures at Aliss James’ entertainment, and Air Lawn will be consulted regarding a dance.

Air Evans said the R.S.A. Committee was prepared to assist by giving a euchre evening and also granting tlio use of the Soldiers’ Hall.—Received with thanks.

The Chairman referred to what might be done by way of a personal appeal. He moved in that direction. AH Bruce seconded, concurring in the belief that the appeal would realise a large sum.—Carried. It wms resolved to make the appeal by circular and Airs Paterson, Aliss E. Knight and Messrs Bruce and Evans were deputed to attend to same.

The following officers were appoint-ed:—-Chairman, Revd.' J. AY. Hayward; Secretary and Treasurer, Air D. J. Evans; Committee. Aliss E. Knight, Airs R. Paterson. Alessrs AY. E. AVillinms. T. AV. Brine. G. Davidson. A. H. Lawn, AA\ TT. Gifford and Dr Teichelmann.

Mr Gifford said the movement had his whole-hearted sympathy, and he would endeavour to have two good machines reserved at once so as fo escape the 20 per cent, rise in duty, and at the same time would carry out the installation as economically as possible. He suggested ways by which the cost of installation could be reduced. It was resolved Mr Gifford inspect the sites at the hospitals, and the wards to he served, and give an estimate of the cost of the outfit and installation, the Chairman. Dr Teiclielmnnn and Mr Williams to be a subcommittee to consider same and report. The desire was expressed for loud speakers to be laid on the principal wards and the staff quarters. The meeting then adjourned till 7 p.m. on October Bth. to await the interim report regarding the circular appeal.

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