REEFTON NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 28 March 1922, Page 8

REEFTON NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent.) INANGAHUA HOSPITAL BOARD. The ordinary meeting was held last week. Present: Messrs W. Irving (chair) M. Fagan, H. Betts, F. B. Mein roe, D. McVicar,- ,T. O’Regan, I. Paine, T. R. Watson. Correspondence was read as follows: —From W. Bannan, stating that the grounds at Waiuta Hospital, could not be ploughed until the stumps were grubbed out. —Held over until a copy of the contract, is produced. From the County Clerk, Reefton, stating that Engineer had been instructed to report cn the Board’s application for water power for lighting purposes at Rcefton Hospital. From M. McGinley, New Zealand Defence Force asking why the Board does not supply medicines at Hospital rates. It was resolved that after consulting the Medical Superintendent, the Board considers the charge a reasonable one. From T. 11. Valentine re authority for Bank overdraft and approving of a sum not exceeding £5OO. In reply to a question the Secretary stated that if Ihe finances were as good for the incoming year as they had been last year they would not require an overdraft. The Secretary was instructed to take and steps necessary in connection therewith Nurse Hughes was granted one month’s leave of absence. From Department of Health, Wellington. stating that Department intended to raise the fees and asking that all Boards adopt the same rates—9/- per day and half rates for children and members of Friendly Societies.—The Board decided not to increase its charges, but to strictly adhere to its present charges £2/2- per week. From D. S. Wyllic, Director-General of Hospitals asking for Medical Superintendent ’s annual report. The Secretary stated this was 'the first time such a report had been asked for.—The Secretary was instructed to ask the Medical Superintendent to supply same. Sums of £4/4/- and £25 respectively were received from the Waiuta Hospital Board and the Waiuta Medical It was unanimously carried that a sewing machine, au? folding bod rest ve provided for Waiuta Nurses Home. Mr Mclnroc- dinveer that Messrs Fagan, and McVicn?\ consult willi two members of th“ Committee, wiiit & v' • • to nave fuc land cleared at Waiuta Nurses Home. A discussion then took place in reference to amounts owing to hospital by patients. After some little consideration it was decided to deal with each one on its merits, and finally quite a number were written off, while a number of others were placed in the hands of the Board’s solicitor to collect. On Wednesday afternoon in the Wesley Hall the ladies of the Mcthodist Church, Reefton. and Black’s Point tendered a farewell to Rev and Mrs Milgrew, Vicar of St. Stephens. There was a good attendance. An apology was made for the unavoidable absence of Mrs Mi-Clymont (President of Black’s Point Guild). The Rev Pickering expressed the good wishes of those present. The Rev gentleman said it was an unique occasion to have an Anglician clergyman and his wife as their guests. High tribute was paid to their sociability which had won the hearts of the people. He wished them God’s Blessing in their new sphere of services. During the afternoon a s' lo was rendered by Mrs Robinson, duet by Mrs Dick and Mrs Rose, pianforte solos by Miss Gofton and violin solo by Mrs Milgrew. A compcttition which resulted in a prize being won by Mrs Milgrew (a beautiful supper cloth.) Afternoon tea was partaken after which the Rev Milgrew expressed his appreciation of the kindly words spoken of Mrs Milgrew and himself. The Social (dosed with Auld Lang Syne.

li v ami Mrs Milgrew were, also tendered a farewell social in Theatre Royal last week, when Mr Win. Dunn on behalf of the gathering presented Mr Milgrew with a well filled wallet. I have been requested by a large number of citizens of this town, to mention the fact through your paper, when rewards are being handed out for bravery in connection with the recent surf disaster, that the name of that plucky little hero, Joseph Hunt is not f< rgottvn. He is worthy of recognition when you consider the fact of a lad weighing only 7 stone, who brought the man Banks to the shore in a most exhausted condition against such murderous waves and considering that the man Banks weight 11 stone, the feat makes itself more presentable to o I ’m with average mind.