PALMERSTON HOSPITAL BOARD

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8712, 11 January 1907, Page 4

PALMERSTON HOSPITAL BOARD

The ordinary meeting of Palmerston Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held yesterday: Present Messrs Wilson (chairman), Bryant, Vincent, Fitzherhert, Voss, Mathieson, Fowler, Kendall, Jackson and Cohen. COEEESPONDENCE. From P. C. Freeth notifying that at a meeting of subscribers of the proposed sanatorium for consumptives held December 20th the following.rcsolution was unanimously carried ; —“ That a resolution be forwarded to the Palmerston Hospital Trustees informing them that this meeting of subscribers feels it is necessary in order that faith may be kept with the general body of subscribers to the sanatorium, that a consultation take place between the subscribers’ Executive Committee and the Hospital Trustees before a site is selected.

The chairman reviewed the action of the Board in connection with the proposed site. The point they had to bear in mind was their responsibility for the upkeep of the institution. They had (rone carefully into the costs of maintenance at the different sites. It would be very much higher at the Cliff site than at the Hospital. The land of the former would cost £I3OO while 7 acres adjoining the latter cou Id be obtained for £IOOO. Then at the latter there was a very fair dwelling house already in existence which could be utilised for domestic purposes. 'Hie chairman quoted from a report by Dr Valentine on consumptive sanatoria, “that isolated, out of the way spots for these had a very prejudicial effect upon patients.” The hospital site was a cheerful one overlooking the town, and the inmates could bo visited there by their friends.

Mr Cohen explained that it was as # Mayor of the Borough he had acted as cliairraan of the meeting of subscribers, d Many subscriptions already given were * s contingent upon the site not being at the 10 hospital or within the borough. Another ,S means of arranging matters was for the 3 j Wanganui and Manawatu Boards to combine and have one sanatorium midway for both districts. (The chairman explained that Mr Kutherford, secretary, had h visited Wanganui and interviewed the secretary of that board, who had stated that such an arrangement was quite impracticable.) After several other members had briefly referred to aspects of the question, c MrlCohon moved, Mr Vincent seconded, j and it was resolved “That the request I of the JonsUmptivc Sanatorium Commit- ” ! toe be agreed to,” and suggested that the .j conference be attended by a deputation from the Board. It was understood that any or all members of the Board attend the conference. From Mr F. do J. Clere, architect, Wellington, offering his services in connection with contompliited building for consumptives sanatorium.-'Koeeivcd, From Dr. Martin recommending that ■ an articulated skeleton for anatomy instruction to nurses be obtained. Dr. Wilson endorsed the desirability of same being secured.—lt was decided to comply with the request after March 31st. From Treasury stating that subsidy £1156 11s had been placed to Board’s credit. From H. S. McKellar forwarding cheque £3 2s ; also from Messrs D. G. and O. Monrad enclosing cheque £3 3a.—Eeceived with thanks, BEPOETS. The Matron reported for December as follows: —Patients in institution on Ist, 32; admitted, 32; total. 64 ; discharged cured, 32; relieved, 8; died, 1; total, 61 The Believing Officer reported that he had called on all persons receiving charitable aid and had received no comphlints. , The kindness of Mr Cohen to charitable aid recipients at ’Christmas was greatly appreciated. Two casuals called during the month, but as both were suffering from drink ho sent them about their business. The report also detailed several cases attended to during the month. The report was adopted. Mr F. G. Alfrey, overseer, reported that good progress was being made with the new ward. m Mr L. G. West, architect for above, also reported favourably re the new ward. ' Work to the value of about £550 had been done since List report. GENEEAL. The chairman stated that as from Jany. 9 1 at an extra cost of about £SO per annum, the nursing staff had been placed under a new system. There would bo a sister in charge of each wart] affd an extea probationer had been appointed. Dr Martin’s return to duty after a holiday, was mentioned, his place having been very satisfactorily filled during his absence by Dr Wilson. He, the chairman, had taken upon himself to write a letter of condolence to the widow of the late Dr McGregor, Chief Inspector of Hospitals. Ou the motion of Mr Cohen, it was resolved to send a letter of com gratuiation to Dr Valentino upon his appointment to the vacant position. TENDERS. That of Messrs C. J. Hanson and Son was accepted for the supply of charitable aid rations at Kimbolton and that of Mr i. A. Goldfinch at 22s per cord for firewood.