Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-08
CARE FOR THE SICK.
WORK OF VIRGINIA HOSPITAL
DURING THE PAST YEAR.
MEETING or The STOCKHOLDERS
Director Taylor Submits His Report
Covering the Years Operations
Number of Patients and Financial
Exhibit for the Year.

A meeting OF the stockholders or the
Virginia Hospital was held at the hospi-
tai Friday evening The report OF the
director In charge. Mr.. Z. d. Taylor, was
read ana ordered to be spread on the
minutes. on motion Of Mr.. J. \. Cui-
lngworth. "a vote Of thanks was tender
cd Mr.. Taylor for his interesting report
and tho efficient work done during the
past year In the absence of Mr. John >.
Munce. tho treasurer Mr. j. q. Jones,
chairman Of the Auditing Committee,
read his report.
Tho following gentlemen were elected
directors: Or. Hunter Mcclure, DR. Hugh
NJ Taylor DR. Edward Mcclure Thomas
L. Alfriend l.. II. Mayo, T.. ID. Iaylor'
ID. O.. Davis. B. E. johnson. T. G. VIII
lams. L. Whitlock, George J.. Christian,
Joseph n. Cuuingworth. Alfred Won
Rosenegk. John S. Munce, Richard IL.
Meade. John W. Gordon.
Tho stockholders adjourned their meet
ine until Friday. October Ath.
REPORT FOR THE YEAR.
Following Is the report of Mr.. Taylor:
Richmond Va. October g. 1899.
To the Stockholders and Board of Dlrec-
tors of the virginia Hospital;
Geutlemcn,-Anothcr fiscal year has
port as director I'm charge. / am slad
10 saw that the good work has continued,
and much has been accomplished I'D the
relief Of suffering, especially Ol those WHO
have received free board. nursing. medl-
cine. and medical and surgical attention.
We have had as guests Of the hospiial
many who have seen better days, nut
who are now unable 10 pay Tor nOsplldl
treatment. An speak i'm the highest
praise of the management OF our lnS.l-
tuition BY its superintendent, Miss \. NJ.
Robertson. who has given general salts
faction.
The medical staff have performed their
duties faithfully and without hope Of COM
peusution. The nurses have carried sun
shine into each sick-rOom by their patient
and ready skillulness
The Ladies' Board has worked hard
during the year. and the excellent cOndi-
ton Of the building attests their efforts,
having had the halls and rooms kaiso-
mined and painted and the eXteriCr re-
painted The building now has the ui-to-
date appearance of a modern hospital.
Tho German Ladies Aid Association has
given the Ladies' Board valuable assist
ance. but for which muvh would have le-
NAMED upaccomplished ] wish TO re-
turn my sincere thanks for the interest
manifested.
Miss Brown. our housekeeper, has
proven the best we have had, and gives
entire satisfaction. The same Is true of
the druggist and record clerk, Mr.. Ne
vette,
THE PER DIEM FEE
The number of free patients are fewer
than In past years, due largely TO the per
diem, per capita fee of 81 paid by the
University College Of Medicine for the
care of their clinic This charge was for
board. nursing. medicine, and surgical
dressings. and was paid 20 the treasurer
OF the Ladies' Board, and applied TO the
running expense submit for your APP
proval the same agreement made for the
ensuing year.
The committee charged with the selec-
Don OF a house 20 Doe used as a nurses
home have thought best TO postpone the
purchase. l regret being unable TO an
nounce the acquisition OF a suitable
building for this purpose visits TO seVe-
raj hospitals. during a recent trip. have
Impressed me with the necessity of a
suitable home for the nurses. apart from
the hospital building. ana contributed TO
my desire that we secure one, II posi-
Bile. during the coming year.
The reports OF the treasurer and of the
Auditing Committee furnish a correct ac-
count of the receipts ana disbursements
| gratefully acknowledge the cordial
support given me ip the discharge OF my
duues. and pray The richest blessing of
God upon our Institution and upon those
whose labor and interest make IL success
ful. isalso present the statistics for the
past year.
Yours very respectfully.
+. ID. TAYLOR,
Director IN Charge.
FIGURES FOR THE YEAR
Report for tho year ending October /,
1870