The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-19
NEW OFFICERS In
WICHITA HOSPITAL BOARD ELECTS
NEW OFFICERS.

cock Makes an Address, Outlining tn
History of the Institutioa-Mrs. Sing
er's inaugural Address Full of Hope
Enthusiastic Meeting.
Hospital held their annual election o.
| officers on Wednesday, Sept. Is. the cleo
ton resulting as follows:
President-Mrs 1. n. Singer.
| Vice President-Mrs. c. w. Brown.
| Recording Secretary-Miss Eva Dew
| ey.
Financial Secretary-Mrs. E. Higgin.
son.
| Treasurer-Miss Cora Hettinger.
A very hearty vote OF thanks ives ten
! dered Mrs. Woodcock, the retiring presi-
! dent, for her faithfulness and efficiency
during the six years in which she has
! directed the work of the board. Before
resigning the chair Mrs. Woodcock read
paper outlining briefly the history OF
| the institution, as follows:
The close of another years work
! brings US together on this twelfth an
the year 1885 was incorporated under the
laws Of Kansas, the Woman's Benevo-
lent Home to receive. care for and treat
the homeless, friendless and unfortunate
women. The first board of managers
consisted OF Mrs. Y. NJ. Johnson as pres
ident; Mrs. Anna Herring as vice pres
ident; Mrs. Sarah Mitchell as financial
secretary; Mrs. J. NJ. Allen, Mrs. G..
w. Packer, Mrs. B. w. Aldrich, Mrs.
r. B. Campbell, Mrs. Appieby, Mrs.
Anna Taylor and Mrs. Frank Williams
were the other members of the board.
In 1887 it became necessary to increase
the capacity for the admission of many
applicants to the nome. a building was
procured on South Water street and the
nome moved Mrs. Martin Weller was
president, your humble servant serving
as vice president. The work Of charity
and the demands TO the home became so
urgent from all classes 10 be treated
for all diseases, that in 1889 it troubled
the lady managers TO provide for the
rapidly increasing work, SO they again
looked about for more commodious
building. The Wheeler Hospital. as it
present quarters In 1891 the corporate
name was changed 70 Wichita Hospital.
Now we once again are on the lookout
for a larger hospital to accommodate all
who apply for treatment. 1 will give
you a synopsis of the increasing re-
ceipts and expenditures of few years
Of the early history up to the presen.
time In 1885 the receipts were S1,S2475;
in 1886, 81. 22917; in 1878, s2,29775; in
1858, SO, 1890: in 1894. s3,s61. 90; in 1895.
81. 299. sc; in 1896, s5,397.32. The expen-
ditures were the same amount.
and now, not to consume too much
time, and having briefly outlined the
history Of this institution that we are all
so proud Of, and before retiring from the
office of president, position l have now
filled for six years, 1 must say do so
with mingled feelings of sadness and
sense of relief from the responsibilities.
All difficulties, embarrassments and
complications have been met by earnest
hearts and willing hands Of seven men,
bers the past two years. The results
which have crowned our efforts as hos
pital has placed it foremost among the
"Now, my co-workers, let me ask you
to cover with mantle of charity all
that may have seemed amiss. / have
tried with an absorbing interest to do
my duty well. In reviewing the work
Of the years past, it will be impossible to
present to you an idea of all that has
been accomplished. 1 invite a careful
investigation. I have given almost my
entire time, not neglecting a duty nor
call, whatsoever the weather.
81 especially desire to thank those six
ladies' that have stood by me the two
years past, performing faithfully their
part OF The work. Without your assist
ance and encouragement I must have
failed entirely. Not An unp1easantness
ever occurred; We were Of one mind and
heart in this work.
The staff OF physicians who have
ever been so courteous, giving their
counsel and advice in times Of sore dis
t-ess. to them much is due for the pros
perfts Of the hospital.
Miss Cutter, superintendent Of the
hospital. l sincerely thank for her in
terest shown in the careful management
os the hospital. Too much praise cannot
be given her for all she has done.
THE advisory board Of gentlemen who
so kindly came to the rescue OF this
grand institution in the hour of need,
which the entire board appreciates and
thanks for their assistance and en-
courag ement-through them much good |
must be accomplished.
To the Eagle for free printing. also TO |
the Eagle and Beacon for donations OF |
the papers TO the hospital, not forget |
ting any one or any kind or noble deed |
rendered. The business men in their pa |
thence with US in our Strengthened cir |
thus aiding in the contin- |
lance and prosperity of the hospital. we |
wish 10 return thanks. I thank you all"
The meeting was pleasant and en-
-husiastic one, the members being in IN
usually good spirits over the prospect Of |
owning, in the near future. a building |
II their own. commojious. handsome and |
adapted 10 the needs OF a growing insti-
luton Il was suggested that the ladies
% over in body and inspect the pros
0ectiye home. The visit was so salts
factory that the ladies can only DOPE
Tor the full and immediate success OF
he plans OF the advisory board.
Mrs. Singer. in assuming the duties OF
president OF the board, said: