HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8755, 17 April 1890, Page 2

HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

{Continued from yesterday.) Destitute Family. — Mr Hislop made a statement as to Mrs Jones and family, of Okaiawa, who were in destitute circumstances, and to whom he had given an order for temporary relief. — The Board decided to grant 10s per week. — Mr Ilislop was also authorised to expend a sum not exceeding £2 for absolute necessaries for the family. Indisposition. — A telegram was received from Mr Hurley regretting his absence on account of indisposition. Aid List. — Mr Corkill brought up several cases on the aid list, which he would like to see 1 educed — The question was discussed, but nothing was arrived at. Information — lleplies lo a copy of a circular sent to all other hospitals in New Zealand were received. The circular was with reference to getting information as to supply and dispensing doings at the other hospitals. Resignation. — A formal letter was received from Mr J. C. Da vies resigning his position as secretary. — The resignation was accepted, and a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Davies for his services during the time he had acted. — Several members spoke in terms of praise of the way Mr Davies had carried out his duties. Estimates. — Theestimates of expenditure for the current year were submitted and considered. — It was moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr Corkiu,, "That the contribution from the local bodies for the current year be Is 3d in the £100." — Mr Mai.oxk moved as an amendment, which was seconded by Mr Davidson, <( That the contribution 'be Is 2d per £100." — The Board divided on the amendment, as folk .vs : — Ayes (2), Messrs Malone and D.ividson. Noes (7), Messrs McGregor, Price, Hislop, J. Elliot, T. Elliot, Corkill, and the Chairman. — The motion was then put, and carried. Hospital Verandah. — It was decided, on the Chairman's motion, seconded by Mr J. Elliot, "That the sum of £70 having been contributed by the public for the purpose of erecting a verandah at the hospital, the Board authorise the Chairman to call for tenders for the erection of the same; such tenders to be in by the next meeting of the Board, at uoon." ' ecretaryahip. — The Board went into Committee to consider applications for the appointment of secretary. The following applications were read: — R. iSnell, J. A. Hill, J. Wells, J. Earp, W. Nieholls, E. Hopkinson, W. J. Shaw, J. 11. Quinlan (Auckland), M. Uopson, E. 11. M. Alford, G. 11. Herbert, A. B. K. Fookes, C. T. Mills, C. F. Crawford, 11. J. Blinkhorn, W. Hinnphrios, W. F. Gayne, and O. Deacon. — On resuming, the Board appointed Mr C. T. Mills. Accounts. — Accounts: travelling expenses £4 15k Bd, hospital £03 11s 7d, charitable aid £40 0s Bd, Industrial Schools £39 os 6d, and Hawera Cottage Hospital £20 lls 5d — were passed for payment. The Board adjourned.