HOSPITAL TRUSTEES.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 304, 28 June 1909, Page 5

HOSPITAL TRUSTEES.

— „ . . ■ . The monthly meeting of the Hqspital Trustees was held at the secre-' tary's office this afternoon, when there were present : Messrs Bickford (chairman), Wilson* Rathbone, Wratt, Potts; Paulson and Buick. HOT WATER SYSTEM. The. Chairman reported that the new hot water system which had been, installed 'had proved a complete success, hot water being now obtainable , in. all parts the building. \ NURSE APPOINTED.: .,.,. He also reported that -Nurse Ringwood had been appointed in the place . of the probationer who had resigiied. SALARIES . Mr Wratt moved in accordance with notice that the portion of the .minute of the meeting of 20th February, 1907, reading that the salaries of nurses be increased by £o per annum be rescinded, and that the question of salaries generally be considered. ' . n . . ... r „'■■ This was seconded by the Chairman and carried. .-. . : TENDERS. The Chairman brought up the report of the sub-committee on the question of fiirnishing the new waTd, and stated that lie had arranged very favorable financial terms >vith the tendering firms. . The tender of Messrs Faulkner and Co., of Dunedin, was accepted for thesupply of the Lawson-Tate beds. The tenders for the hair mattresses were referred back to the tenderers for further particulars, as were also the tenders for linoleum. The ordering of other lines of furniture was. held; over until /the arrival of jthe new matron, with whom the sub-eominittee- are to confer, a special' meeting ft to be called to consider their recommendations at a date to be fixed . . CORRESPONDENCE. From the Postmaster, stating that the hospital^ telephone could not be given at half cost. 111.1.I 1 . The Chairman explained, that the matter was now hi the hands of Mr Hall, M.P. — Ijcttev received.' From Miss Hopper, advising' that she hopes to arrive in Dannevirke on .Thursday.— Received. From Nurse Hay, resigning her position on the staff, having been appointed matron wb Mercury Bay. — Resignation, accepted with .'regret, and a, letter of commendation to be sent to Nurse Hay in recognition of her good work at the hospital. j From the Inspector-General, stating that the Board cannot anticipate any revenue derivable from endow- . ments set aside for hospital and charitable aid. THE. STAFF. The. filling of the vacancy caused by the resignation of Nurse Hay was deferred until the arrival of the matron. Nurse Sellar was appointed charge nurse, vice .Nurse Hay. REPORT. Tim visiting committee reported that everything was going on satisfactorily at the hospital. THE GROUNDS. The ground committee made certain suggestions as to alterations to the 'path to give better access to the new ward. — Suggestions to be given effect to. | BAZAAR. It was resolved to advance the bazaar committep a sum of £20. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £122 3s id wore passed for payment. ISURANCE. It was resolved to insure- tho. new ward for £1500. ' The meeting then adjourned.