The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-05
DIR. c. T. Holt read the trustees report
which was as follows

DIR. E. 4 Holt read the trustees report,
which was as follows;
TRUSTEES REPORT.
In presenting the fourth annual report of
the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary, we are
pleased to state that the institution has con-
tinued in successful operation and has ex-
tended its benefcence to even a larger num-
Der of persons from all parts of the State.
than during any previous year. The in
crease in the number of patients, and the
variety and extent of the operations per-
formed, clearly demonstrate that the institu-
tion is being more widely appreciated.
During the past year there has been an at
tendance of six thousand three hundred,
comprising S56 diseases of the eye, the ear
and the throat. Among I'll registered, 24S
operations have been performed.
The aggregate amount of work accomplish
ed since the opening of the Infirmary, is ap-
proximately as follows:
Attendance about 10000; number Of
diseases treated, about 5000: number of per-
sons registered, about 1000. number of oper-
ations performed, about 800.
AS this includes the prevention of loss Of
sight or hearing in some, and the preserva-
ton or restoration of the same in others,
a grand Iw0rk has been accomplished ;
not only in the relief to suffering humanity,
but in the added value to the State, of pro-
persons coming from the aims house, blind,
have had their sight restored, and have re-
turned 10 their former avocations, self-sup-
porting and independent.
We might cite, as an instance bearing up
on this point, that soon after we had re-
ceiyed the generous donation from Mr.. E. B.
Mallett, Jr., a man was sent from Freeport
who, from the explosion of powder in quar-
~ many years ago, had lost one eye entire
ly, and became blind in the other. The cat
aract was removed, his sight restored, his
health improved, and he returned home to
eniOV these blessings
We believe these results will fully meet the
expectations of these who have contributed
to their accomplishment; and will, If consid-
cred in all their relations, enlist the support
worthy charities.
1t affords us much pleasure to announce
that with the second appropriation of five
thousand from the State, together with the
appropriation of the city of Portland, and
other contributionssand donations, we have
lquidated our interest bearing debt. We
can therefore, hereafter, apply the amount
we have heretofore been required annually
to pay thereon, toward further promoting
the objects and purposes of the inirmary.
1t is with feelings of sorrow that we re-
cord the death of w. S. Lowell, former as
sociate on the Board of Trustees His fail
ing health obliged him to decline re.elec-
tion.. Ever ready to assist any benevolent
work, he aided materially in establishing the
lnfrmary; and believing he had duty to
perform in this respect. he was always at
tentive to the requirements of the position
he so acceptably hlled.
The admission of the private patients of
physicians to rooms, when not occupied by
our own patients, has proved to be of great
pechniary benefits, and has enabled US to
meet our current expenses and afford free
boaId to limited number of patients.
We regret to lose the efficient services of
Mrs. Eastman and Miss Merriman. but be-
lieye that in the selection of Miss Thompson,
the internal affairs of the Infrmary have
been con6ded to careful hands.
In conclusion the trustees would extend
their grateful Acknowledgements to each and
all who have contributed TO tine success of
the Infirmary. They confidently trust that
the results accomplished will meet with ap-
prevail and that the aid needed to carry for
ward and extend this charitable work, will
be cheerfully continued.
Respectfully submitted by the Board of
Trustees.
The surgeon, Dr. Holt, reported, review
ing the figures given in the trustees report,
and speaking very encouragingly of the
work done by the institution. The follow
ing officers were elected:
Presidential. j. Libby.
Vice Presidents-Payson Tucker, Albion Little.
Treasurer-George F. French.
Secretary-A. A. Montgomery.
trustees Tor three years-J: L. Baxter, j. II.
Liscomb L. NJ Loveioy, +. E. Boothby, Clarence
Hale, j. f. Randall.
There being no other business the meeting
adjourned.