WAIKATO HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 64, 3 December 1896, Page 2

WAIKATO HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Tin; first meeting of the new Waikato Hospital and Charitable Aid Beard took place in the Council Chambers, Hamilton, yesterday morning. The members present wen; : Messrs A. Primrose (Chairman), N. I. Hunt, Ed. Allen, J. P. Bailey, \V. Dey. J. B. Toasdile, A. Furze, S. Steele, \Y\ Viekers and S. T. Scdilon.

Oi;,ti'ctiox. —Mr Teasdalo said that the representatives ot the Waikato County had been illegally appointed, owing to ti mistake on the part of the clerk, and he therefore objected to the members in ijuestion taking part in the business, and said they should remain silent.—A heated discussion followed, but as the Board considered there was no proof of any informality in connection with the election, that the business should be proceeded with in the usual manner. The first business was the appointment ot a chairman, and Mr Teasdalo proposed that Mr Dey should occury the chair for the ensuing year.— Mr Allen seconded the motion.—Mr Dey declined to supplant. Mr Primrose, and moved that that gentleman .should be Chairman for the ensuing year. —Mr N. I. Hunt seconded.—lt was then decided • to withdraw Mr Dey's name from the resolution, ami on a show of hands being taken, Mr IVimvosc was elected Chairman, Mr Teasdalo alone dissenting. 11 v. re ok. -It was decided to admit two old men, named Geo. Baggs and James Shea, into the Rcfusro if the police reports' were favonrn ble. Tin: Doctors.—The following letter was received from Dr. A. S. Brewis : To the Chairman Waikato Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, —You will notice that my fees for the administration of chloroform in two eases amount, to £4 4s. I find lam simply undo a convenience of by your house surgeon. I have been constantly treated by him with marked discourtesy. 1 have; done my best to work amicably with him, but all overtures have been rejected : but in spite of his uncalled for behaviour I have always willingly and immediately assisted at the hospital when required. I hope you will believe that it is with extreme regret that 1, at last, bring this matter before you. I personally have nothing to gain from yo:r house surgeon's goodwill, but it appear-! to me that it is to the interest of the hospital that the present, state of affairs; should be put at an end.— Several of the members considered that l)r lirowis was quite justified in making the extra charge as tnere was no doubt he was made a convenience of. — Mr Teasdalo said Dr Kenny was treating Dr Brewis in a most unfair manner and if this s-ort of thing went on they soon might have to consider the appointment of his successor. They could easily get a, good man for £'>oo a year and Dr Brewis held much higher diplomas than Dr Kenny. —Mr Seddou proposed and Mr Furze seconded that Dr Brewis' account be passed for payment and that Dr Kenny's attention be called to the fact that the Board was paying double for the work.—This was carried, Mr Teasdu'e being the nn'y dissenter. Committee.—'the following gentleman were appointed to act as the House and Finance Committee : Messrs A. Primrose (Chairman), W. Dey. N. 1. Hunt. Ed. Allen, A. Furze, .1. MeGuirk and \Y. I'. Chepmoll, two to form a quorum. Milk.—Dr Kenny reported that the milk supplied to the Hospital for the month of November had been tested and it was pure, and had not. been adulterated.—Mr Teasdalo thought the report was a clear proof that the Doctor had made a mistake and moved that he be asked t:> apologise to Mrs Hill, the supplier, but his motion tlid not find a seconder.

Kr.roitTs.— The Doctor's and Score tary's reports were received anil adopted

\V.m. Luvj.oit.—The ►jucstion as to whether iVm. I.awlor was to he allowed to remain in the Refuge or not was left to the Committee to decide. Fjhani'K.—The Clerk read the following statement of accounts: —Amounts due from contributing bodies, with subsidy, .C 621 Is Od; voluntary contribution, £lO2 7s :id ; Government subsidy, L'l22 His !1.l ; cash at flank. £24S Mis Md ; total, less accounts to pay ',.(.'207 lis lid), C7.s:» r.s (ill.

I'jano.— The question of tin: purchase of ;t pi-ino for tin: nurses' sitting-room earr.o up lor consideration. —'J lie Chairman said the an.omit of money .'•till unexpended upon furniture was CM). —Mr J ley movod that C4!> wilt of ihe Government subsidy he granted if necessary for the iuivelia.se of a piano. An amendment was proposed by Mr Teasdale tint the matter stand over for a month, hut on being put the motion was carried, Messrs Teasdale, Steele and Allen voting against; it. Accounts.—The following payment were authorised : Secgncr Laugguth and Co., .CI Is ild ; K. F. Sandes, £.'{ 10s; Jim. Knox, .Cl 4 Ills '.ld ; T. Qualtrotigh, Cll Ms; -McLean, CI 2s lid; Mrs Hill. XI As lOd ; T. Keep, £1 4s Sd; Mrs Hayes, CISs; RotoruaSanatorium, V2a lid; Dr. WatUlington, £S Ss ; Dr. I'.rewis, £4 4s; A. Coylo, £3 lis li i ; J. Kidler. C(i Is :!d : Orphan Home, t'.J Is ; Mrs ICeunard, £•-> : \V. Taylor, 7s lid ; P. Malior. 10s; L. Newton, £1 ; Charitable Aid, l'-.'o 10s; salaries, I'li'.i lis lOd ; furnishing account, X'lil Is 'id.