DISTRICT OF WAIKATO HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2884, 8 January 1891, Page 2

DISTRICT OF WAIKATO HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the above Hoard was held in the Hamilton Borough Council Chambers, at 11 a.m., yesterday. Thero were present:—Messrs Primrose (chairman), Anderßon, TeaH-Jalo, Brown, Clements, Heaney, Sertdon, Lang, Mcrnoraon, Kallendar, and Cheomell. Raglan Mkmbku.—Mγ J. B. Teasdalo introduced Mr J. McGuirk, the representative of tho Rafrlan Countv. The chairman said there was some difficulty as to this matter, na on 28th November the clerk of the Riigliin County Council wrote notifying the appointment of Mr T. ( 1. Sa.ides as thi representative of the Riißlan County, but on the 12th December he anain wrote etatinir that a inis'ako had been n::ide iu the appointment, and Mr .lainoa was tho proper representative. Die board were satisliod with Mr McCJnirk's appointment, aud ho took his seat. Mr McOuirk spoke in very kindly lernisas to the manner in which Mr Sarnies had represented the district; but said that he hoped in future the Kaglan district would be represented by one of their own member". Willi vmh.—A reply was received from the Secretary of tho Thames Orphanatje.witli reference to tho lad William*, to the effect that they have no desire to detain tho lad, but he was a committed inmate, and was under the control of the Minister of Education. He also directed the steps tlv.t it would b3 necessary to take to obtain control of tho Imv The Secretary was insti iuto J to write to the master of the Orphanage, requesting particulars as to the boy s a?e. _ Skxtos —Mr Sexton wrote oftermK to pay per week for his aon while he was in the Hospital. Tho account was **.•>■»* •it £1 8s per week, and on the motion of Mr Clements seconded bv Mr Seidon, it was decided to reduce the amount to £43, payiiblo at tho rate of 10s per week regularly. Chambers.— Mr F. D. Rich applied tor the admission of an old man 78 years of aee, named Chambers, who is at present in the Hospital, into the Refine on his convalescence. It was stated that it would be about three months beforo he was discharged from the Hospita , , ani the matter was deferred for tho present. Thames BoAun.-The Secretary of the Thames Board, wrote asking that this Board reduce their charge of 4s per diem for treatment of pationts from the Thames district, lie stated that all the Boards had asreed to a mutual charge of 2s (Id per diem and hoped this Board would concur m this. It was decided to adhero to the former resolution to chaif * the 4s par diem and the Secretary was instructed to reply to

P\DL.—One of the inmates of tho refuge named Paul, asked to be allowed to leave the refuge in order to work at his trade | when in a few weafcs he would be ablo b> pay for tho cost of his muinlonance. in the meantime he asked for a little assistance for about a month in order t> pet a start. It was decided to grant him as per week for not more than a month. Rbquisitks.—Dr. Kenny applied br a Speymer's in Inced current battery, which it is necessary to use in Hindman's case.— The chairman pointed out the difficulty and expense in obtaining ice, which is frequently required at the Hospital, and said ho thought that porasthing ought to be done to procure an ice machine.—lt was decided to procure the battery as soon as possible, and also to make enquiries as to the cost of an ice machine. Secuktary's KKPOiir.— Tho Secretary, in his monthly report, stated that at present 24 persons were receiving aid, and that there were twelve inmates in the refuge, one of whom was paying at the rate of i« per week. The statement of finance was an follows: —Credit balance iast niontn, £32114s 5d ; contributions due, £37- r > 2s lid ; £ for £ subsidy on same, £370 2s lid ; Hospital fees receivable, £70 : endowment fees receivable, £10; total, £1142 0* 3J; less accounts to be paid, £221 i 17s !Id, leaving an available balance of Jb9U> 2s (id.— The report was received. VVvtek SuiTLY. — The Chairman reported that with reference to the water supply, it had been decided not to get a hot-air engino, owing to tho cost, and a horsepower had been procured, and is now working satisfactorily. The cost had been about £24 14s sd, but there would be a slight reduction, as an extra part had baen supplied, which had been returned and the price would be about i,20. Mr Isaac Coates had kindly supplied

i horse uutil the Board procured one, ind an old man from the Refuge was in charge. On Tuesday the pump was supplviii" 100 gallons per half-hour. It had been suegested to cover in tlio horso power and inquiries had been mado as to cost, which was found to be about £20, but tho House Committee had taken 110 steps 111 the matter. Thr report was received and ""doctoh's Rurour.—The doctor's monthly report was received. PItOIU'HOXUIt Nuhsk.— Seven applications were received for tho appointment of a probationer nurse, as follows Misses 15. At. Rothwell, aged "21 years; Annie Pearson. 27 years; Lucy E. V. Mm Kva C. MeicWlejnhn, 27 years ; Sarah Hake, HI years; Bessie Hummill and Sarah J. Reid. These were handed to Dr. Kouny and he recommended the appointment of Miss Rothwell.—Mr Clements said that he had known Miss Annie Pearson for four years and moved that she. be appointed to the position.—Seconded bv Mr Anderson. —Messrs Brown and Heaney spoke in favour of the appointment of Miss Pearson.— Mr Seddon said that the Board should show sumo consideration to the opinion of Dr. Kenny who was the one best fitted to iud n 'e, and he moved that the youn" lady, Miss E. M. Rothwell, recommended by the doctor be appointed.— Seconded by Mr McGuirk.— Captain Mcpherson proposed that Miss Murray be appointed.—Seconded by the Chairman. Tho motions were then put. and the voting was as follows :—For Miss Pearson : Messrs Clements, Brown, Kallender, Teasdalo and Anderson. For Miss Murray : Primrose and McPherson. 1' or Miss Rothwell • Messrs Primrose, McPherson, Chepmell, Se.ldon, McGuirk and Lang. The voting being equal for Miss 1 earson and Miss Rothwell the chnirmin gave his casting vote in favour of Miss Rothwell, and she was declared appointed. ' Endowments. — The following tenders

were received for the various endowments offered for lease for a term of seven years : —Lot2lS, 1 acre, Galloway-street, Hamilton East 20s per annum, F. J. von Stunner, accepted ; Lot 216, 1 acre, Cambridge Last, agreeing to clear furze, fence, and put down in grass W.G. Collins, accepted on payment of Is per annum: Lot 24, 1 acre, Cam-

bridge East, £1 P«r annum, R. Kirk wood accepted: Lot 268, 33 ncrra, parish of Mangapiko, £3 per annum, J. K. Davidson accepted; Lot 39, ? acre, Hamilton West 10s per annum, W. A. Graham, accepted. For the other endowments no

tenders were received. Estimate.—Messrs Primrose, beddon, Coates, Lang and Chepmell, the House Committee, were appointed to prepare the estimates for the ensuing year, for presentation at the next meeting.—The Chairman pointed out the absolute necessity of increasing the buildings within a very short time, and included in these would be the erection of a residence for the doctor at the Hospital, extension of the Hospital, and residence for the nurses. He said that he thought a separate house should be erected for the nurses, aud their present residence devoted to Hospital purposes. Hβ had drawn up a rough estimate as to the cost, which he thought would be about £800, £-100 of which would be rereceived from subsidy which would be shortly stopped. The remaining £400 WBuld be made up by tho contributing bodies about as follows, viz., 1 iako ±,U-, Waikato £117, Wai pa £88, Kaglaii 4,28, Hamilton £20, Cambridge £14. The Chairman said that ho was sure that the board would be in a better position financially now had tho doctor had his residence at the Hospital and devotod the whole of his time to the institution. The board re commended that the probable curt ol the. buildiugs ba included by the committee when preparing the estimate:; for next ye REUi:i , —The usual relief for Uia month was ordered to be continued, with the addition of ds per week to Paul.