The New York herald., 1872-11-22
THE w0MAN's HOSPITAL.
The seventeenth Anniversary-RepOrt
OF the Different Ccmmittees-Addros
by DE-. Hall.

The seventeenth Annivcrsary-Rcpor
OF the Different Ccmmittecs-Addross
by DR.. Hall.
The seventeenth anniversary OF the New York
State Woman's Hospital was held yesterday after
noon in OF the wards OF the institution, Oh the
corner Of Fourth avenue and FOrty-ninth street.
This institution has been In existence since 1852,
during which time TAO cases have been treated in
the hospital, Of which 637 have been cured,
seventy three relieved and thirty died. The
officers are President, James w. Beekman; Vice
President A. R. Wetmore; Secretary, w. w.
Hoppin, Jr, and Treasurer, James Marsh. The,
house is managed by board OF lady Rupervsersj
with the following officers:-Presdent Mrsl
Thomas @. Doremus; Vice President, Mira. David
Lane; Treasurer, Mrs. w. NJ Bliss, and Secretary,
Mrs. Jonathan Edwards. The Board OF Lady
Managers are Mrs. E. d. Morgan, Mrs. A. G. Nor
wood, Mrs. Lewis @. Jones, Mrs. g. T. M. Davis,
Mrs. Daniel Terrence and Mrs. Frederick Sheldon.
In the absence of the President, the chair was
taken yesterday afternoon by Vice President A. r.
Wetmore. who, after congratulatIng those present
at their appearance at another anniversary, called
upon DR.. Norton to offer up prayer. The report ol
the Board of Governors was then read by Secretary
w. W. H0ppin, Jr. stirring appeal was made for
money calling upon people to leave their money tc
found ward or pay the expenses Of another bed
In the hospital, rather than bestow It for the out
The report of the Board Of Lady Supervisors,
prepared by Mrs. Jonathan Edwards, was read by
General Davis. This report showed that the hos
pital now contained sixty-eight beds. The wards
full nearly the whole year round. After mature
consideration the Board appointed another resi-
Gent iQr--she demand. Or course, this neces-
N5ated an extra expense, which win call
for more money. On the whole, however,
the expenses were light during the past year,
on for more than $40 this season. Great credit Is
due to the exerti0ns Of Miss Sims, who gave 81 coo
to the funds as the proceeds OF two concerts, A
graceful tribute was passed to the memory OF Mrs.
w. B. AstOr and Mrs. George N Miller, members OF
the Board OF Lady supervisors, and who died since
the last anniversary.
The Treasurer's report was then read by Mr.. L.
H. Bliss, which showed that the receipts amounted
to $2 79 70 and the expenses TO 927OO4 O9 leaving
q deficit TO be made up OF 81, ,225 a. Dr. Z. g..
Thomas then read the medical report, which spoke
Gated very strongly the removal OF the hospital
up town, as the noise OF tho passing trains was
very annoying to the patients.
The medical addi eSS was made BY DR.. E. h,
Peaslee, and was Of very scient ti1c nature. He
olden times and spoke OF the immense good that
had been achieved by these institutions. In order
to have this hospital maintain Its pre-eminence
II would be necessary to raise 81 100000, han 0l
which should be used At once and half TO be had
call. since 1870 over two Thousand patients had
been treated. 500 OF which by the outdoor depart
ment. During the past year the hospital has
treated sixty-two patients.
The Rev. DR.. Hail. Of the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terian church, then made very eloquent address.
showing the lady managers the happy and glorious
envy. the medical men the pleasure they muse
achieve from each fresh case.
The meeting adjourned about four p. N.