Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-09
SALECOMMEN ESATONCE

by Hon. f. G.. Burleigh, Hon. ]. II.
Manley. Mrs. Samuel Cony and Miss
Susan Brooks, Mrs. Frederick Cony
and the Rebekas. a number of the
furnishings in the office and elsewhere
are the gift of our present governor
Hon. John f. Hill.
The management of the hospital is
not only proud of it's present quarters,
but is always ready to extend cordial
welcome to all who may, at any time,
desire to visit them.
A feature of the new quarters which
is specially appreciated by the mem
bers of the staff and the nurses is "A
cosy little lecture room, situated in
the ell, away from the main part OF
the house. This is equipped with
blackboards and school desks and
makes an ideal place for the members
of the staff to lecture on the various
subjects assigned to them in the school
course. Near this, also removed from
the hearing of the other patients, is
maternity ward. warm and sunny
apartment steam heated and having
it's own bath room. Above these two
rooms is a large and sunny apartment
which is to be fitted up for children's
ward. A beginning in this direction
has already been made by the pupils
of Miss Anna Partridge's kindergarten
school and the little girls of the M
Club are planning to raise the fundS
necessary to carry the work to sue
cessful completion.
The report of the treasurer for the
past year makes an interesting ana
gratifying showing. During the twelve
months he has received $5,4i6.24 and
paid out on account of running eX-
penses and supplies $5,439.91. He has
paid old bills that came over from
last year to the amount of $4S3.56. This
would leave deficiency of only
S923O3 on the ordinary running eX-
pcnses of tho year, Il sum which 1t is
believed will readily be raised by the
friends of the institution in the near
future. The fact should not be over
looked that this deficiency not only
covers the S4S3.56 paid on account OF
last years bills, but also about y250.0O
extended for permanent equipment
There is also about $500 due on the
wears work in collectabie bills remain
ing unpaid These items. It VIII be
scon. more than covers the years de-
ficicncy.
In addition to the amount expended
for salaries. substance and supplies.
there has been distinct fund the past
wear devoted to the purchase, and re-
pair of permanent hospital plant.
There has been expended on tins ac-
coun. s12.33o.1S. making total of Sl7.-
7G012 which has passed through the
trcas,irer's hands during the year.
III; n
ment to the value of 81, 499.S5 have been
added 20 the hospital assets since our
last report.
one hundred and thirty-tWo pa
tents 90 males and So femaies) nave
been given treatment during the year
There have been but deaths during
the twelve months. Since the nos
pital was established it has treated
500 patients.
During the past year four nurses
have been duly graduated from the
training school. all of whom are meet
! irr with gratifying success in their
chosen profession.
The hospital is greatly indebted to
the constant sympathy and support al
| fordcd il by the Ladies' Aid Society.
which, during the past year. IN al :
dit:on to generous contributions in the
! way of supplies, have supported free
bed at an expense of $3.50. How much
this has meant to the unfortunate peo-
pie who have been thus assisted and
relieved can only be appreciated by
those who have been in position to
know and understand the wide range
of the benefits conferred by this
charity The hOSDital is very much in
need of funds for the extension OF
this free bed service. and it is hoped
that some one may take the initiative IL
establishing a permanent endowment
for this purpose. The members of the
Masonic fraternity in Augusta have
contributed fund of $3.50 to be neld
by the officers of the various local