HOSPITAL MEETING.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 365, 1 October 1868, Page 2

HOSPITAL MEETING.

The Hospital Committee met last evening. There were present, Dr Giles (chairman), Messrs o'Conor, Harris, M'Farland, Munson, T'ler, Daly, and Munro (hou. secretary). Mr O'Conor brought under the notice of the Committee, the opportunity at present afforded them of augmenting the funds of the Institution, by having a ball in the new building., and moved—" That a committee be appointed to carry out the object," which Mr Harris seconded.

A discussion ensued, in which Mr Daly enquired how many the room would hold.

Mr O'Conor stated, about ninety people, and also that he had been already exerting himself towards making arrangements for a ball, which he considered would pay well as it was for a charitable object, members would take tickets, even though they would not attend the ball. Mr M'Farland was in favor of a Concert. The Chairman stated that the time was too short for a concert, after which Mr O'Conor's motion was agreed to.

Mr Harris said the next business was the appointment of a committee to carry out the arrangements for the ball.

Mr Tyler moved and Mr Daly seconded —"That Messrs Powell, O'Conor Munson, Smyth, and the mover, be appointed a sub-committee to act as a ball committee," which was agreed to.

Mr Harris made a financial statement follows, received from a patient £5 35., subscription from Mr. MTntosh, £1 Is. proceeds of ball at Addison's, from Mr Daly, £37 195., with a further sum of £1 10s. handed that gentleman by assessors at Addison's. It was resolved that a rule be placed on the minutes, to the effect that Mr Harris be authorised to pay the contractor sums on account of the building, on his being handed the inspectors certificate that the work had been performed. Also, that the treasurer and secretary, apply to the Government for £3OO, as the first instalment from them.

Mr Tyler moved, and MrM'Farland seconded, that a letter be written to Mr Daly, and the stewards of the ball at Addisons, thanking them for their exertions in getting it up. Mr Harris stated that no bedsteads had as yet been procured for the new hospital, and that the time was very short for procuring, them. Dr Giles remarked that whoever was getting the furniture had better confer with Dr Thorpe, as that gentleman may have some important suggestions to make. The Treasurer and Secretary were authorised to procure bedsteads for the new hospital. It was agreed to call for tenders to supply milk to the hospital. Messrs Powell and M'Parland were appointed Auditors, to which Dr Giles assented as representative ef the Government.

Mr Tyler gave notice of motion, for the next meeting that in rule No. 35 the word " nine" be altered to " seven."

Mr Harris gave notice of motion for the next meeting, that rules 5 and 34 be altered. Mr Munson handed in the doctor's report, which stated that there were at present eight patients in the hospital, after which the meeting was adjourned until next Wednesday evening the 7th inst.