HOSPITAL TRUSTEES

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2161, 17 August 1907, Page 2

HOSPITAL TRUSTEES

The monthly meeting of the Gisborne Hospital Board was held last evening. Present: —Hon. Captain Tucker (chairman), Messrs. Matthews, Dewing, Sherratt, MacDonald, and Tuohy. THE MEDICAL STAFF. Dr. Williams wrote: —“I beg to tender my resignation as a member of the honorarv medical staff of the hospital. I have privately communicated to the chairman of the Board my reasons for taking this step, which I much regret.”—Mr. Tuohy suggested that Dr. Williams be asked to reconsider his resignation.—The Chairman said he was afraid it would be very little use under present conditions. —Members spoke appreciatively of Dr. Williams’ capable and conscientious work, and a resolution was passed expressing great regret at his resignation, also the hope that time may bring about a change in the circumstances that will enable him to rejoin the staff. —A discussion took place concerning future management. At present Dr. Morrison is acting in charge, assisted by Drs. Coker and Schumacher. Drs. Cole and Scott act as consultants when occasion demands.—The Chairman thought there should be a medical staff of at least three in addition to Dr. Morrison. — Mr. Matthews suggested that inquiries bo made in England for a house surgeon. A London graduate would have twice the hospital training of a colonial.—Mr. McDonald thought Dr. Valintine should advertise _in the leading Australasian newspa'pers for -a mail. —The Chairman said he did not like this method of engagement. Ho thought one of the local doctors might assume the position for a year. —lt was finally resolved to oable to England for a man. MISCELLANEOUS.

Mr. Dewing, who had visited the hospital with Mr. Bright, submitted their report.

It was decided not to remove the piano, which will remain in the hospital building. The building committee was instructed to see to detail matters, including the provision of a rail encircling the verandah of the new ward ; the drainage of the soft ground near the building; the shifting of a fence and gate to enclose the new stable; and the supply of a few loads of gravel. Mr. Matthews reported that the now stable had cost £29, and was a good job. The Chairman and Messrs. Dewing and Kenway were appointed the visiting committee for the ensuing month.

Asked if the staff was full-handed, the secretary mentioned that the nurses had had liard work for the last, few days, owing to some diphtheria cases requiring close attention. Accounts amounting to . £323 os 2d were passed for payment, the present debit balance being £287 12s 9d. Patients’ fees for tlio month totalled £24 8s 4d