The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-23
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
An Institution Which Is a
Source of Pride to Ho-
boken's Citizens Ir-
respective Of Creed.
NEW WING RECENTLY DEDICATED
Work Of the Sisters Of 81. Francis
During Many Years-Among
the Churches.

pital. On Willow avenue. between Third
and Fourth streets. Hoboken, which was
formally dedicated by the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Wigger with impressive ceremo-
MES on Saturday, March rs, is one of the
finest structures of its kind in the United
States. Though 1t was essentially a re-
llglous ceremony which Bishop Wigger
performed when he consecrated TIE new
addition to the hospital, it could not be
considered a sectarian one. owing to the
interest taken in it by the most promin-
ent citizens OF Hoboken, irrespective of
their religious creed.
The dedication of the wing marked the
completion Of labors extending over sew
eral years. The sisters of the Poor of St.
Francis, who are in charge of st. Mary's
Hospital. worked indefatigabIy to raise
funds for Its construction. They were
aided by many benevolent citizens Of Ho-
boken, who raised funds and assisted
the sisters in more ways than one to ac-
complish their object. Al bazaar known
as the bazaar of the months" was held
IN Odd Fellows Hal some years ago and
about 10000 was realized.
From a Standpoint Of efficiency and
medernness of IFS Appointments, there is
not a finer hospital in the country than
st. Mary's. as It now stands. There are,
of course, more imposing and elaborate
structures, but it is the opinion of those
accustomed to hospital work that no In
.lstitution possesses better accommodations
and -conveniences for hospital work.
The surgical ward, deodorlzing rooms,
sanitary apartments, toilet and bath
rooms, the ward and separate room ac-
commodations, the hospital furnishings
proper-all are of the latest and best
type. The surgical ward and operating
rooms, in particular. rave inspired the
warmest encomiums of noted specialists
who have inspected them.
The new wing is a five-story brick
structure, the front arranged to conform,
in general outline and style. to the older
portion of the hospital. 1t is as nearly
fre-proof as possible, the use of combust-
ible material having been avoided in
many ingenious ways. The walls are
heavy and unusually well built, thick and
solid to defy cold in winter. conserve
GOODNESS in summer and check flames
from any neighboring structure.
The interior of the edifice must be in
spccted to be appreciated. The floors. ex-
cept the wards, where wood is required
for warmth, are all of tile or mosaic,
beautifully laid. The plumbing and sani-
tary arrangements are of the latest and
most approved form, the entire hospital
having been overhauled in his respect,
while the wing was being erected.
The halls are wide and c~ommodious and
like the entire building, light. airy and
wei ventilated. The stairs are in fire.
proof wells, with broad steps. iron frames
and stone stills. All the iron work is gall
vanized. including the hot water radiators
piping, presenting a most pleasing
effect, as we'll as preventing rust and fol-
lowing out the general plan of a%ntiseptic
appointment.
The kitchens, cellars, laundry, engine
room. like everything connected with the
hospital. are of the latest and best pat
tern. A large and c~ommodious elevator
has been erected in the new wing, con-
meeting with the ambulance driveway, by
means of which in jured people can be
comfortably to any assigned ward.
There are tx large wards, beautifully
laid out. each containing twelve beds, in
addition to twenty-four separate rooms
ard quarters arranged in suite. There are
are also two children's wards, each filed
with six cots. The arrangements are such
as to appeal to every kindly mind, and
childish sufferers will find the arrange
ments for their care make an earthly
paradise.
The new wing will accommodate about
one hundred and fifty patients. The old
hospital has sheltered as high as two
hundred n sixty patients. making room
for four hundrer and ten patients in all,
though the Sisters prefer not to place the
total accommodation at no more than
three hundred and seventy patients. This
would give all patients ample room and
advoid crowding.
The several wards, as is the case
throughout the old and new buildings,
are fitted up upon what is know as the
antiseptic principle-that is the furniture
ind everything else, as far as possible.
being arranged so as to afford no lodg-
for disease germs. The beds are of
toilet accessories. etc, are glass covered.
The partition walls are of hollow brick.
glazed and hard finish plastered.
Al number of rooms have been fitted up
private generosity, but much work
remains to be tone IN the Sisters who
devoted their lives to the care of the
sick, the poor n the injured, will be glad
10 receive the offerings of the kindly dis
posed.
About 5000, 900 has been expended on the