The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

| WIZ NuSSls L1dNt oOhS'
Following Is the full text OF the ad-
mirable report made by Mrs. NJ. II. Hol-
gate at Tuesdays annual meeting of
the Hahnemann hospital:
| second milestone has been reached
In the history of the organization around
| which our interest centers at his time.
From this vantage point we look back
| ward over the achievements of the past
year. as well as forward upon field
where there is invitation ever for a larger
| investment of time, interest and means.
AS experience in the work progresses
| larger field of usefulness is entered upon
which is capable of indefinite expansion
when the restrictions of lack of space
and funds are removed. The dreams Of
valuable adjuncts to the work, revealed
to you at the first annual meeting, have
not all been realized. but 1t has been
| proven that they were not Utopian.
Increased confidence is felt that, as
| deeper insight into the needs of the un-
dertaking is gained, hearts will open to
| make possible such an equipment of the
work as will be productive of the highest
results in the science of medicine and
surgery where homeopathy is so rapidly
gaining ground.
CASES TREATED.
During the year treatment was given
to three hundred and three patients OF
| these So were private and 2lS INDECENT
cases. One hundred and eighty-six were
indoor patients and III outside applicants.
| The surgical cases numbered 1l3 and the
medical 100. Four deaths occurred, Of
which one was private and three charity
| patients. Ninety-nine operations were
! performed, 10 major and so minor ones.
! The total number of days that treatment
was administered was 6,315. The highest
number of beds occupied at Cny one time
was %. Seven births occurred and the
mothers thus making use of the matern-
ity ward have appreciated to the full the
advantage of receiving the nursing, care
and convenience3 not obtainable in the
humble homes from which these inmates
| came.
When two months of the second year
| had elapsed 1t was found necessary to
| Prscure the services of a resident ply
| sician and DR.. j. l.. Peck was called to
the position. His thorough preparation
| and large experience during his engage
ment at the Metropolitan hospital of New
York have enabled him to render most cf-
icient and skillful service in the con-
duct Of the institution and he has now the
| confidence of directors and brother physi-
clans.
1t was no longer found necessary to
have so large a force on the visiting staff
and the number now on duty, including
the house physician, is eight These have
been devoted in their attendance upon pa
tents and have worked harmonously
and unselfshly for the interests Of the
cause. Owing to large number of crit
ical cases being admitted { e has been
need of the most delicate al. skillful care
being administered Time will be taken
to mention but one of the many inter-
esting cases. There has been a great deal
of congratulation Of late over the success
of physicians in skin grating and in this
hospital was performed one of the most
difficult but successful operations of this
kind. But 1t was not disease alone that
was arrested during the stay in this city
of the stranger from western city, but
he has become a living illustration of
the words of George Eliot Character is
not cut in marble; 1t Is not something
solid and unalterable; it is living and
changing and may become diseased, as
our bodies do, and may be rescued and
healed"
HOSPITAL MOVED.
Owing to the uncertainty of tenancy
of the Blair property, which was on the
market for other disposition, a removal
to other quarters was necessitated and
the house of Mr.. w. w. Scranton, al
the corner of Linden street and Monroe
avenue, was secured. The directors had
the novel experience of removing house
hold effects, occupants of hospital wards,
and medical and surgical supplies suf-
flcient to stock a small apothecary shop.
Owing to the kindness Of friends pos
sessing carriages and other assistance,
all this was accomplished without acci-
dent or discomfort to the sick ones. AL
though divestcd of the usual accompani-
ments of attic treasures the moving cer-
tainly possessed unique features of its
own. In the mater of making all desired
changes and eQuipping the building for
its peculiar needs. Mr.. Scranton was
most kind and deserves and receives ihe
gratitude of all concerned.
The manifold and arduous duties of the
superintendent are still discharged by
Miss Grace Smith, who labors as assid-
uOusly for the success Of the work as
when the mantle first fell upon her soul
ders. Her efforts are characterized by
the greatest devotion and conscientious
application.
The nurses training class now num-
bers eight members but will be lessened
by two. who tonight complete the requts-
ite course. 1t is with a feeling of pride
and satisfaction that these young ladies
are sent out from these walls to enteI
the application of their calling the same
earnestness of purpose and fidelity tC
duty that have characterized their period
of training they can but inherit success
and win words of approval. In the alb
scnce of the superintendent, and at other
critical junctures they have demonstrat
ed their ability ana reliability.
A valuable adjunct to the completion oi
their education has been the establish
ment of a diet kitchen. 1t may not be
the mode! one dreamed of one year ago
but certainly IS equipped with all the
necessary conveniences and plays an I'M
portant part in the hygiene of the house
mold.
LECTURES ON COOKERY.
Here was recently delivered a valuable
course of lectures On cookery by Mis-:
Sache, of Philadelphia, a pupil Of Miss
Rorer There has been no diminutior
of interest, or faithlessness to RESPONSE
bility on the part of the attentive presi
dent, Mrs II. NJ. Boies, but, on the con
trary an increasing expenditure Of kindly
attention and loving provision for thu
welfare Of all concerned. From this
source ccme the dainty, furnishings and
appointments Of tho room of the supec
intendent which so delighted her on the
day of remova al into the present home and
which have been source of satisfaction
since in the moments of rest from the
heavy exaCticns made upon her.
, The treasurer, Mrs. Henry Belln, jr.
has had TO core with the needs of an in
creasing household. as well as the eX
penses attendant upon changing an abid
ing place, IN addition TO the vexed ques
ton OF wear and tear, and the repCn
ishing OF exhausted supplies and furnish
ings. All these demands upon her eXecu
tive ability have been met with prompt
ness and wise forethought. In this de
| nartment she has been ably asslsted bl