WAIKATO HOSPITAL BOARD.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2247, 2 December 1886, Page 2

WAIKATO HOSPITAL BOARD.

The first meeting of the newly appointed board for the Hospital and Charitable Aid District of Waikato was held yesterday in the Borough Council Chambers, Hamilton. There were present :— Messrs W. A. Graham (Mayor of Hamilton, in the chair), J. Gwynneth (Mayor of Cambridge), A. Primrose (Chairman Waikato County), S. T. Seddon (Waikato County), J. B. Teasdale (Chairman Wai pa County), W. Johnston (Raglan County). Mr Williams (Chairman of the Piako County) was present. He explained that, seeing that no representatives had been duly elected for Piako, it was probable that Mr Chepmell had not thought it desirable to attend. Mr Teasdale said he had not seen Mr Germann since lie received his notice. Mr E. Lake, M.H.U., was present. The Mayor of Hamilton read the correspondence which had parsed between himself as convenor of the meeting of delegates and the Government leading up to the present meeting. This meeting had been appointed in accordance with the htatuto, and he had bedn appointed to prebido thereat. He declared that the board was duly formed, and} called upon them to elect a chairman. Mr Primrose moved that Mr Graham be appointed chairman. He was in every way fitted to occupy the post, and lived on the spot. The motion was seconded by Mr W. Johnston, and carried unanimously. The Chairman in returning thanks for the honour paid him, said that day was a red letter day for Waikato, .is it was a recognition of the growing importance of the district. He need hardly say that his best efforts would be directed to the advancement of the interests of the board. The chairman said it would be necessary to have a secietary ; they o>mld not appoint one at that meeting, but at the same time they muht havo some one to do the work temporal ily. He would suggest therefore that Mr Gelling be requested to act as secretary pro tern. Mr Seddon thought 'applications "should be invited for the office/) f secretary through the press. Mr Williams quite agreed with this, but pointed out that the chairman should have a very large say in tho appointment, because unless the secretary was a man who worked well with the chairman be would be oi little use. Mr Gwynneth quite concurred in the remarks of tho gentlemen who preceded him. At the same time ho thought they should fix the remuneration of the temporary clerk. Mr Johnson thought that before they appointed a permanent officer they should ascertain their position. He did not profess to understand the Act, but it seemed to him that they still formed part of the Auckland district, where they had no representation, but to which they were liable. Mr Seddon said before they appointed a permanent secretary they should appoint a solicitor, and ascertain what was their legal p isition. Mr Teasdale seconded the nomination of Mr Gelling as secretary pro tern.— Carried. Mr Williams moved that Mr W. M. Hay be appointed solicitor to the board. This was seconded by Mr Gwynneth. Mr Johnson moved as an amendment that Sir F. Whitaker be appointed. They should get the best legal advice obtainable. Mr Williams said it was hardly necessary to get the assistance of Sir F. Whitaker, as the position of the board was pretty clearly ascertained. They had Sir R. Stout's opinion. Mr Gwynneth said what they wanted was a resident solicitor, whom they could consult from time to time. If at any time tht-y wanted a special legal opinion, their solicitor would obtain it for them. Mr Johnston said in that case hej would withdraw his amendment, and Mr Williams's motion was then carried. Some discussion then took place as to the position of thf hoard and thu district under the old act. Mr Lake spoke at some length, giving it as his opinion that the Government in constituting the district of Waikato had committed a blunder. Several of the members present said tho Government had, in constituting the district, virtually admitted that they were cut off from Auckland. Mr Lake said the Government had charged their minds, and were of opinion that Waikato was liable to be rated by the Auckland Board up to the 3lst. March. On the motion of Mr Gwynneth, it was resohed that the chairman obtain legal opinion as to the board's position, especially m reference to clauses 30 and 40. This was seconded by Mr Teasdale, and carried. Mr J. Gwynneth moved that the meetings of the board be held on the first Wednesday in each month at 11 a.m., at Hamilton. Mr W. Johnston seconded. The Chairman said he could promise the board the use of the borough chambers, and the resolution was carried.

Messrs W. J. Hunter & Co. will sell at the. Ohaupo Yards on Tuesday, December 14th, 1200 head of cattle of various descriptions, as per list in advertisement. Mr John Knox will sell at Claudelands to-morrow at 3 o'clock, iron tank, iron, range, copper boiler, chimneys, sashes, and other salvage from the late fire at Mr Whitaker's residence. Messis W. J. Hunter and Co. will sell at Cambridge on Saturday, the 11th inst., at lla. in., the contents of four rooms ; at 12 they will sell prime fat steers, mixed store cattle, dairy cows, sheep ; at 1 o'clock they will sell HO useful horses, as per list in advertisement. Visitors to Auckland will find it to their advantage to put up at that old established and comfortable f.unily and commercial hotel, the Albert, Queen-street. The reputation of this house is as high as it is old, and its ptesent proprietor, Mr Montague, is determined to preserve its good name. Do not look upon the vessel, but upon that which it contains. — Hebrew Proverb. Hi: Hated Kins. -"I hate kids," he said. "Why?' "I think they ought to be locked up in asylums till they're able to take care of themselves. If it hadn't been for a kid — well — it mijrht have been " " What ?" I loved this kid's mother. She was a rich and beautiful widow, and I was madly in love with her. I was actually contemplating— in fact, I had just got to the point of putting the delicate nuestion. We weie in tha drawing-room. The kid was playing in the corner. Forgetting all about that, I put my arms fervently around the widow's waist, and implanted a passionate kivs upon her lips, when the kid started up and rushed at me. 'Don't you kill my mamma,' and ran screaming into the kitchen calling for the servant." " That didn't have " " What ! marry a widow with a child like that ! But the worst came a few nights after. I called at the house. There were several ladies there, and the kid was being potted all round. Of course the widow was all right, but that c< nfounded child deliberately turned her back upon me. I didn't mind that ; but the mother, to be nice, said, * Yon darling 1 child, don't yon know Mr ' * Oh, yes, 1 said the imp, very pertly. ' Oh, yes, I know y.iu : you are the man that bited my mamma.' I need not — I could not — dehcribe the effect."— San Francisco Chronicle.