HOSPITAL: AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8861, 21 August 1890, Page 2

HOSPITAL: AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board met on Wednesday. Present : Messrs Bellringer (chairman), Hurley, Davidson, Price, Heslop, T. Elliot, Corkill, and Malone. Jubilee Celebration,— -A. cirenlar was received from the Town Clerk forwarding a resolution asking co-operation in celebrating the Jubilee of the Province.— Mr Heslop wanted to know if they had to treat the circular as an ordinary application' to the Charitable Aid Board. — The Chairman thought that it could not be taken in that way.— Mr Cobkill thought that the circular must have come to them by mistake, as they were only delegates from other bodies, and they would, therefore, be acting in other capacities. Ho thought the only officer they could a»k to represent them was the relieving officer, who could take a prominent part in any Jubilee procession that might be formed. — The Secretary, who is relieving officer, wanted to know if he would take the family with him in the procession. — Mr Corkill said that he could do that. Mr Malone wanted to know what form the Jubilee Celebration was to take, as the settlers round his way were under the im • pression that the old identities, representing the year 1, were to drive in bullock drays in the proce- sion ; and the young generation representing the year 50 were to drive behind the old buffers in buggies. This was the prevailing idea of the fornf the Jubilee would take, with some athletic sports gathering thrown in. — The Chairman thought that there would be a sort of exhibition showing the progress made by the Province in its 50 years' life, in the form of its production.— Mr Malone said if tiiat was the idea, then the Jubilee Celebration Committee should notify the settlers of the form it would take if they desired to get their co-operation. — Mr Heslop said that at the Hawera County Council meeting the other day the impression was that the Jubilee Celebration would take something like the form as sketched by Mr Malone. In his opinion, he did not see what they had to jubilate over, •as business was so depressed at present. He thought they could afford to wait for some future occasion. —Mr Corkill said that any surplus of funds from the celebration might be devoted to the purchase and erection of a bronze figure at the breakwater. — The discussion then ceased, no resolution being arrived at, as it was understood the Board could not move in the matter, as they were only a delegate body. Hawera Cottage Hospital. — Mr DavidboN explained several a counts for patients who had been in the Hawera Cottage Hospital. His action in several matters was approved and confirmed, and he was instructed to enquire into several other cases. Manaia.—Mr Hurley moved, "That the allowance to the Jones' family at Mapaia be reduced by 50 per cent " Ho explained that the Board wero paying too much, He, said ttiu iuufbiiad wi wbjoefc to fit!

occasionally, but it was no Teason why he should not work. The wife was a hardworking woman, and tramped miles to do washing work. — Mr Heslop said the man was subject to hip disease besides fits, but he thought he could do light work. The wife certainly worked very hard. — Mr Price enquired if the 50 per cent, reduction would not increase the burden of the ■ washerwoman.— Mr Heslop thought not, if the man worked.— Mr Hurley's motion to reduce was then put, and earned. . Destitution in Town. —Mr Corkili, enquii id about the destitution of James Devine. — The Secretary stated that arrangements had been made to pift him in tho OW Men's Refuge, but he appeared not disposed to go there, and had also given him provisions.— The Chairman said that the Board had done all they could for the man, and could do no more. Enquiry to be made. — The police were to bo asked to enquire as to the whereabouts of a man who had left his wife and family destitute in Hawcra. Reducing Charitable Aid — Mr Hurley moved, " That after the end of August the f gross payment to recipients of Charitable , Aid be rodaced, by 10 per cent., and that the Chairman and Mr Joan Elliot be a Committee to carry out the wishes of the Board, and to report, etc., to the next meeting of the Board the way in which tho reductions in individual- ca&es have l3en effected." He spoke in favor of a periodical revision of the list, as many abuses were bound to creep in through lapse of t : Tie. — Seconded 1 by Mr Corkill.— Mr Malone asked if "10 per cent " could not be struck Qut. He would not like to vote for a fixed reduction, the necessity of "which they did not kno\v. — Mr Corkill thought that it would be better for the Co.nmittee to have a fixed reduction.— Mr Malone moved as an amendment "That tho words '10 per cent ' be struck out."— Seconded by Mr Davidson. — The amendment was put, and lost on the casting vote of the Chairman. — The resolution, with the words "at least " put after " 10 per cent," was then put and carried. Svpporting Parents. — The Secretary was instructed to see into the matter of the sons of an aged couple named Lander j supporting their parents. To summons — The Secretary was instructed to summons A. O'Brien, late of Hawera, for the maintenance of his wife and family. — It was decided also to take similar action in the case of J. Pope, another defaulter. Atteng reduction.— The action of the ' Chairman in declining a reduction in the account of a patient named L. O'Connell, late of Patea, was confirmed. Charitable Aid Coses.— Several Charitable Aid cases were left to the Chairman to deal with. Maint jnance of Father. — Legal proceedings will be taken against the sons, of W. King, of Waitara, to compel them to support him. Hospital Maintenance.— P. Riali was to receive 14 days' notice to pay the account for the maintenance of his father in the hospital. Opurike. — The Opunake Town Board wrote, asking that relief be afforded to J. Kirkwood.— Temporary relief was to be granted, and enquiries to be made-con-cerning the case. x Supporting Children.— P. J. Walsh wrote, stating that four children of a man named Durham had been left in his charge, and asking the Board to pay for their maintenance. — The Chairman was instructed to consult the Board'B solicitor, and if the Board was liable to pay maintenance. Declining Aid. — The Board decided, "That, in view of Mrs Hallinan having declined 2cwt of flour, 10ft>s sugar," 31bs tea, and £1 worth of potatoes, that all supplies be absolutely stopped." —It appears that this recipient threw away the tickets when she got them. Notice of ilotion.— Mr Hurley gave notice of motion— (l) " That three months' notice be given to Messrs. Teed & Co., of the termination of the contract for drugs. — (2) tßattbe surgeon be requested to combine the duties of dispenser with his present duties until other arrangements can be made ; (3) ; that Miss Blaekley be asked to qualify herself for undertaking the duties of dispenser in conjunction with her present duties ; (4) that the Board will pay £25 for the performance of the dispenser's work." Hawera. — The following letter was received from a person in Hawera, who Bigned himself "J. B. M," and wherein was enclosed a cheque for hospital maintenance :—": — " I know ' no more what for your demand £7 7s lOd of me than the man in the moon. — I sent you already eight pounds odd with a request not to trust me but of no good. I only enclose this cheque not that lam afraid of you but let me think some highway men over came me. Let me know your next demand for money." Accounts. — Accounts -r- Hospital, £203 5s Id; Hawera Cottage, £30 17s 6d ; Charitable Aid, £77 13s 3d ; and travelling expenses £4 16s 2d — were passed for payment. The Board rose.