WAIKATO HOSPITAL BOARD.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2312, 5 May 1887, Page 3

WAIKATO HOSPITAL BOARD.

♦ The ordinary monthly meeting of the board was held in the Hamilton Borough Cham- j bers yesterday. , Present:. Messrs W. A. Graham (chairman), Primrose, Seddon, Williams and Chepinell. Dr. Kenny was in attendance. Thb Raglan Representative.—Mr Johnson having resigned, the chairman explained that a successor should be appointed from amongst the subscribers. It was agreed to defer the matter until next: meeting. Contributions Received.—The Clerk reported that he had received the amount of contributions for the current year, from the Piako, (£279 10s); and Waikato, (£221) County Councils and the Cambridge, (£34) and Hamilton Borough Councils, £25 ss). Claims upon the Board.— A number of letters were read from the authorities of the Thames and Auckland Hospital Boards, claiming refund of money expended on patients properly belonging to the Waikato.—The Chairman said the board ought to come to some determination as "to what steps should be taken in cases of this kind. The Act laid down that in order to validate such claims the patient must have resided at least six' months in the district.—The first case of the kind was that of a man named Edwards, who states that he has been in the employment of Mr Brunskill, Taotaoroa, for two years> and the secretary was instructed to write to Mr Brunskill asking for some particulars.— There was also a claim from the Thames on account of a man named East, said to have come from Hamdton. The Chairman, Messrs Primrose and Seddon, and Mr Gelling, town clerk of Hamilton (who was present) said they had never heard of such a person. In this case, that of two orphans named Thompson, now in the Thames Orphan Home, and several others, it was resolved to write for further information.

Relief.—lt was resolved that the secretary make the fullest enquiry into all cases coming before him, and if satisfied to grant the necessary I relief and report same at next meeting of the board.

The Hospital.—The Chairman reported that he and Mr Primrose had completed the lease of the hospital building and land from Mr Salmon at £95 per annum for three years, with a purchasing clause at £750. Mr Salmon also agreed to contribute up to £20 toward the purchase and erection of a rain water supply. The building had been handed over and a caretaker, at £1 per week, had been.temporarily placed in charge. The hospital had been partially furnished out of the.£so placed at the disposal of the committee. Mns G Wynne's Donation.—The Secretary was instructed to write to Mrs Gwynne, conveying the hearty thanks of the board to her for her handsome donation of a bed fully equipped. The Nuesing Staff.—Dr. Kenny, in answer to the chairman said they would require at least two nurses ; one only of whom might be a skilled nurse ; the other might be a probationer. These would be sufficient for ten or fifteen patients. It was resolved to advertise for a head nurse at £55 and .nndev-nurse at £35. It was resolved that Mr Muuro, the present caretaker, be continued in his employment at £1 per week until next meeting. Management Committee.—The Chairman and Messrs Primrose and Seddon were appointed a committee to act in conjunction with the medical officer in all matters affecting the internal economy of the hospital. Finance. —The Chairman pointed out that the board had no power to get a bank overdraft, and it was agreed that representations be made to the Government through the members to enable the board to be placed in funds. The Chairman, Messrs Primrose and Seddon were appointed a finance committee. Hospital Supplies.—The tender of Mr: Qualtrough, for meat, at»3d per lb, and that of Mr Knox, for groceries and for grocery portion of ration, at 4gd were accepted. ; Accounts. —A number of accounts were passed for payment, and others were re-, ferred to the Finance Committee for report at next meeting. Olp Men's Refuge.—Mr Gwynneth (who took his seat after the luncheon adjournment) asked if any been taken to provide an old man's refuge, as there was one man at Cambridge who was quite destitute and had no roof over his head. He had thought they, would have been able to getthe police barracks for this purpose, but he observed that the Hamilton Borough Council were against them again,- and now wanted it for a gaol.—The Chairman said the Borough Council bad taken no steps in the matter, and Mr Gelling, who was present, corroborated the statement. —Mr Gwynneth moved that the resolutions of the board in reference to this matter, together with the correspondence arising therefrom, be sent to the members for the district, with a request that they will urge upon the Government the necessity of at once complying with the request to hand over the police barracks to the board), and should the request not be complied with, that Messrs Whyte and Lake put a question on the Order Paper, asking the reason why. This was all the business. TUHIKARAMEA. _■♦ Another monthly meeting of the Tuhikaratnea Temperance Society was held on Tuesday evening, the 2b'th ult., and passed off with immense success. It is rarely indeed that this district presents such a lively appearance, the hall being filled with attentive listeners, while the performers, under the leadership of Mr R. Redfern, who also presided at the harmonium, acquitted themselves in a manner that would have done credit to professionals. Mr Blackett, senr., was elected to the chair, and after opening the meeting in the usual way, the following interesting programme was carried out :— Song, " Hard Times," Mr Thos. Blackett; address, chairman ; song, Mr Goblc; recitation, Mr Nicholson ; song, "Annie Laurie," Mr Jno. McMiken; song and chorus, "Do the best," Mr Redfern ; duett, "Gathering up the shells," the Misses Davys; recitation, "The best of wives," Mr Carter : song, " He wipes the tear from every eye," Mrs Thos. Blackett. This lady has a fine rich voice, and sang with great taste and expression. Interval of five minutes. Overture, Mr Redfern; glee, company; song, "Hearts of Oak," Mr Holman; song, "Father, come home," Mrs H. Davys. This lady is greatly improving. She possesses a good voice, and with training will make a very creditable vocalist; recitation, " Buy your own cherries," Mr Redfern. This piece occupied over fifteen minutes to recite, and speaks well for Mt Redfern's' memory and 1 abili 'fas a reciter. Then followed a song by TV jS Annie Davys, "No one cares for me." Considering this young lady is the youngest of the performers, it is not too much to say this was the gem of the evening, and she had to respond to a hearty encore. Reading, " The bashful man," Mr Carter; song, Mr Jas. McMiken. After a few remarks from Mr Redfern, inviting others'to join the cause, the meeting closed with the National Anthem. We have 27 names on the roll, which speaks well for so scattered a district.—(A Correspondent.) Messrs W. J. Hunter and Co. will hold ; their next Cambridge cattle and horse sales on the 14th inst. The annual licensing meeting for the Alexandra district is fixed to take place <?n June 2nd.