HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9180, 9 October 1888, Page 6

HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

The regular meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held last evening. Present: Mr. E. Cooper (chairman), Messrs. Bell, Udy, Crowther, Ambury, Sturges, Fleming, Atkin, and Niccol.

Ordinary Reports.—The report from the Old People's Refuge was read, also that from the house steward. The latter officer reported that a portion of the tloor in the cook's bedroom was damaged, and required repairing. A requisition for a gong, to cost 325, was submitted for approval. It was agreed that the necessary repairs be authorised. Some discuesion arose as to the gong, many of the members thinking it would bo very unsuitable. Finally, the application was sent to the House Committee to report. The surgeon's report was also read, and gave details as to the number of inmates. Lady Superintendent's Report.— The Lady Superintendent (Miss Crisp) submitted her ordinary report. Five assistant nurses and two probationers passed the examination held by the hon. staff on Tuesday and Wednesday, 2nd and 3rd October. The nurses' uniform would be duo at the end of this month, and she would be glad to be informed whether she was at liberty to order it as usual. The uniform was authorised. Elkctric Battery.—The House Surgeon asked for a suitable electric battery, which could now be obtained in Auckland for about £15. It was referred to the House Committee, with power to act. Thb House Committee.—This committee reported on Messrs. Sharland's application, and recommended that their request to be allowed to increase the prices named in their tender for supply of drugs be granted, and that they have the option of continuing or cancelling their contract forthwith. The report was adopted. Lady Superintendent. — The House Committee reported that they had examined the testimonials of the six applicants selected by the Board, and had an interview with the- three who reside in Auckland, and they recommended that the final selection be made from the following, viz., Miss Windred, of Melbourne, and Mrs. Marriner, of Palmerston North. Mr. Crowther made an explanation of how they had made the selection. The report was adopted. The Board then proceeded to select between the two. A ballot was taken, resulting as follows : —For Miss Windred, 5; and Mrs. Marriner, 4. Miss Windred was appointed. Resignation.—Dr. Leger Erson, as he was about to leave New Zealand, tendered his resignation as a member of the hon. medical staff. Dr. Mackellar had kindly consented to take charge until hie successor was appointed. On the motion of the chairman, the resignation of Dr. Braon was accepted, and the thanks of the committee accorded to him for his past services. On the motion of Mr. Niccol, applications to fill the vacancy were ordered to be invited, returnable at next meeting. Donation.—The secretary of the Ancient Order of Druids forwarded their annual donation of £5 to the funds offline Hospital, and requested that tickets might bo sent to Mr. Jennings. This was the second donation sent by the society. It was ! agreed to accept the donation with thanks. ! The question of tickets was raised, and the j secretary informed the Board that no tickets were issued and no special privi- ■ logos were allowed to members of societies*?. Benevolent Societies and the Boakd.

-Major Tisdall wrote stating that tho i. ''iiibrollor and Auditor-General having deified that the Benevolent Societies are agents for the Board, and that when the t Government agreed to grant subsidies upon tho collections these societies paid t,o tho ; Hoard, it waß upon the terms specified in I die letter of the Hon. the Premier on the j .subject, viz., that the disbursements of the I societies should be embodied in the Board's accounts, ib becomes necessary that the societies should keep proper accounts covering, same periods as the Hospital and Charitable Aid Acb prescribes for fcho Board ; also that a statement of these accounts properly vouched be furnished in duplicate to the Board's office in time to enable the Board to incorporate them in or to accompany the annual account for audit. He asked that steps bo taken to direct) the societies how the annual accounts should be kept and furnished in future. The accounts furnished by the societies for the year ending 31st March last are nob in such form, and do not cover such periods as to render them available for the purpose required. The secretary said that the understanding waa bhab the contributions should be looked on as voluntary contributions, and disbursed by the Board. It was agreed Co forward a copy of the secretary's letter to the Benevolent Societies, with an intimation that if they did not comply with its requirements the subsidies would not be applied for.