H.B. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VIII, Issue 215, 13 August 1918, Page 7

H.B. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

The H.B. Hospital and Charitable Aid Board met yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs W. Shrimpton (chairman), T. Mason Chambers, H. Hill, T. Y. Dennett and Mrs. Murdoch. Messrs Beattie and Moeller were granted leave of absence. On the motion of Mr. Hill it was decided to send a letter to Mr. G. A. Macdonald, expressing sympathy with him in his illness, and conveying the hope that he will soon be about

again. A statement submitted by the secretary showed a debit balance on the ordinary account of £5951, and a credit on Loan Account No. 1 of £Bl3.

In answer to a question put by Mr. Hill, the chairman- said admittance to the McHardy Maternity Home was governed by the length of residence, in the district, which was in accordance with the Act.

Commenting on the training at the Maternit.',* Heme, the chairman said two of the nurses trained at the Home had jointly come first for. the colony, whi’e tee next . had gained honours. —On the motion of Mr. Mason Chambers it was decided to congratulate the medical staff, the Matron and the successful nurses. Tlie clerk of works reported that the contractor was making satisfaetorv progress with the Soldiers’ Word.

It was decided to paint the interior and exterior of the Margaret Ward. The Health Inspector reported that 35 cases of infectious diseases had been notified during the month. A renort by the Inspector, making suggestions for special precautions to be taken by persons visiting infectious cases? was referred to the Medical Superintendent for suggestions and approval. The Minister approved of the Board’s estimates, and intimated that, after the, recent conference, he was satisfied in giving his approval.

M-. Dennett called attention to the fact that Mr. Shrimpton had donated £152. He knew Mr Shrimpton d’d not like anything said, but he thought the people should know that he (the,chairman) had during the year made donations amounting to over four figures. Mr. Shrimpton, who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, said he had only d-one his dutv. It was a small thing for those

who could not so and fight to assist the Soldiers’ Ward, thus in a

wav do what was their duty. The Health Department suggested a uniform; scale of fees at 6/- a day, which is the usual charge made at the, Napier Hospital. The Minister advised that there was no intention of calling Dr. Gilray up for active service while his services were required by the Health Department. The chairman said the board could not afford to lose the services of such a valuable officer. . A letter was received from the Director of Military Hospitals asking the board to issue hospital blue clothing to soldiers. It was decided to ask the owner;

of Quarantine Island (County Council and Napier and Hastings Bqr--1 ough Councils) to vest the island in this board for quarantine purposes. It was decided to co-operate with the Educational Institute in advanc-

ing education. A letter was received from the i Hastings Borough Council expressing 1 cverv confidence in, and appreciation of the valuable service rendered by

Dr Giiray. A letter was received from the Waipawa- Board inviting members to attend the opening of the isolation block at the Dannevjrke Hospital. The seerrtary of the Fallen Soldiers’ Cottage "Hospital Fund asked the board toassist them in establishing a cottage hospital at Hastmgs, for ■which they had £9OO available. To be considered at the next meetin cr . It was decided to invite applications for the position of House Steward. Flans for ti e new kitchen block were approved.