CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 261, 4 November 1890, Page 2

CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above body was held yesterday afternoon. Present: 'Messrs C. Atkin (Chairman), P. Dignan, G. Swales, A. Kidd, W. Bollard, O. Mays and R. Udy. Hospital.—The Medical Superintendent reported that there were 79 men and 28 women in the Hospital. Costley Home.—The architect reported thab rain had got-into the. building owing to soakage from the roof. He had examined the roof and found it perleetly secure. Hβ recommended thab the bricks should be washed with silica.—The matter was referred to the Home Committee. The number of inmates in the Home Is 115 men and 33 women. Nurses' Home. —The matter of the leakage in the roof of the Nurses' Home was deferred to tho Home Committee with power to act. Home Committee. —This Committee suggested that in future all cases of temporary admission should be dealt with by the Committee instead of by the Board when the period for which each person was admitted has expired. The Committee recommended that John Savage should be discharged, Ann Clark, Bernard Connelly, .Claudius Nixon, John Brady, J. Wooton, iand A. McCarthy to remain.—Tho report was adopted.—Mr Atkin said that there was a strong young man in the Home who said that he intended to live either in the Asylum, Prison, or the Home.—Mr Mays remarked, " That's very kind of him; which does he intend to live in ?"

Transferring Paupers.— The Chairman stated that two New Plymouth paupers had been sent up to Auckland. The Secretary had telegraphed to the New Plymouth Board to ask whether they were to be shipped back again or kept at the expense of that Board. A reply had been received to the effect that the Board would not be responsible, as they were both able-bodied men.—The Chairman said they would stay in Auckland for six months to qualify for the Costley Home.—lt was rosolved that the Commitfceo should be empowered to ship them back again. Charitable Aid Committee.—This Committee recommended that Elizabeth Mercer, Michael Ryan, Jamee Campbell, Joseph Oledhill be admitted to the Costley Home. Tbie was agreed to. The Board also decided to pay Mrs Webber her passage to "Weebporfc. James Cope was admitted for one month pending communication with the Bay of Islands county. Board Elections.—lt was resobed that Mr Garland should act as officer at the forthcoming eloctions..

House Committee.— ™>iis Committee recommended the Board to invite tenders for the purchase and removal of the old Hospital buildings. This clause was referred back. The poxb clause was, " The Coinxnibtee dirges that letters be written to the medical officers, to the dispensary, and Costley Home, asking whether they would act r,e consultants at the Hospital."—Mr Garland read the reply of Dr. F. King, who ■expressed regret that for various reasons he "was unable to accept the position. Dr. J. jj. Hooper wrote that he was prepared to act. Outdoor Relief.—Mr Bollard moved, "That half apound of meatbe addedasdaily rations to all persona over sixty years of age now receiving outdoor relief from this Board." Mr Bollard said that if these cases deserved relief they should get more than a miserable pittance, and if they did not deserve relief they should be wiped off. He objected to the preeent system, as if people went into the Home and had to work there they would get rid of those women with worthless husbauds who sponged on the Board. —Mr Dignan seconded the motion.—Mr Abkin said that they had found trouble with the meat rations before, because the butchers could never please the old people, wht>" "wanted sirloin, and ab times sold ib for drink.--Mr Kidd eaid thab the proposal meant £450 per annum increased cost to the Board. He eaid they did not want to build up a workhouße system in this young colony.—Mr Garland pointed out that persons over sixty years of age would make a cost of £228 2s 6d.—The Chairman said that it was not very long since Mr Rew's shop was crowded by persons for rations, and two were drunk, having sold their right, vet demanded their rations all the same. —Mr _ Mays eaid thab chis matter might fairly be lefb to the Charitable Aid Committee.— Mr Udy said in the past meat had always been given upon the recommendation of the doctor.—Mr Bollard in veply eaid he could not understand why tho old fellows in Coatley Home should bo fed like fighting cocks, while those outside did nob get enough to keep body and soul together.— The motion was adopted. Notice or Motion. — Mr Mays gave notice that he would move at the next meeting that homes be found in country districts for the 20 children at present boarded out. The Board adjourned ab a quarter-past 6 o'clock.