Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-12-07
MARY FLETCHER HOSPITAL
Annual Dinner ana Conference Of
Trustees and StnT-A Successful
Ycnr-O1Iccrs NEGLECTED,

The trustees and the members of the
stan OF the Mary Fletcher hospital held
their annual conference and dinner yes
terlay afternoon. and IL was one of the
most Interesting and profitable of a Sc.
rIes or events of this charuct er in the
history OF tho institution. Tho dinner
was held at two o'clock and the bill of
fare was evidence Of the ability Of Sd
perintendcnt b. ]. Andrews and his as
s'stants to provide the choicest dainties
as we'll as the more substantial dishes
In an appetizing manner.
AT the conclusion Of the dinner Presi-
dent M. II. Buckham raped tho tables
to order, and stated that in accordance
with time-honored custom he would
pay tribute to the gracious woman
who founded the hospital He said that
as the last surviving trustee whose priv
iIege II was TO consult with her about
IN" work ne thought 1t was his duty To
speak of her admirable qualities in or
DER that the young men connected with
the hospital might catch something OF
the spirit which animated her. After
testifyinE IN relation to the intense in
terest which Miss Fletcher always felt
IN the hospital President Puckham call
"a upon those present to stand In silent
memory OF the founder Of the institution.
which was done.
President Buckham then called upon
Nive-President Henry Wells to make
happy announcement, aud the
latter gave the particulars of the
handsome action of st. Pauls
parish of the Protestant Epscopol
q H.
purpose OF endowing a room in the hos.
pital. The announcement Of the particu-
lars of the gift was received with ap-
rlause.
In response to calls by tho presiding
officer DIR. Henry James of Waterbury
and DIR. y. G. Hawley gave interesting
accounts of their visits 10 hospitals in
various cities. and spoke Of the notable
features OF the buildings and methods
Of those institutions. Dr. ~. e. Tinh-
ham. DR.. J. 4. Wheeler and Dr. =. T..
Insolvency. discussed various Improve
nl"nts in hospital work and equipment
ana urged various departures that might
he madc in connection with the Mary
Fletcher hospital
The ZION. &. y. Smlh 4nnko of tho
possibility Of 'nl"reiug tho ward accom-
nioda'ions OF the hospital, and discussed
the question % improvements from vari-
Gus stnndpoints.
j. l.. Southwick paid iihutc to the
efficient administration Of tho aifairs Of
tn" hospital by Supcrnts ndon, T.; j. An
dr"ws and moved that an nXpreH.lon of
tn" recognition 10y the trustees and star
OF the value Of his services hc oXt,,ndc,
to DR.. Andrews. At tin, SUGGESTION ~
Mr.. Smith the hope was embodied in tho
testimonial that DR. Andrews might have
many moro years Of service
THE. ANIMAL. ELECTION.
Al the annual meeting of tho trustees
of the hospital following the conference,
these officers were elected:
Presidential. II. Buckham.
ice-presidcnt--Henry WcllA
Treasurer-C. =. Smith.
Secretary-W. J. Van Patten.
Auditor--Hcnry Greene.
Finance committee-C. r. Smith. Henry
Greene and j. u. Southwick
SUPPLEMENTARY n. j. Andrews
Attending surSeons-Dr. j. y. Wheeler
Or. u. q. ITawlcy. Or. II. G. Tinkham and
DR.. s. r.. Maynard.
Attending physicians-Dr =. T. No
Sweeney. Dr. II. r. Watkins. DR.. w. 4.
Lyman and DR.. G. A. Peasc
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. NJ. 4. TwitcheU.
Patholosist-Dr. Il. II. Stone
The report of IRE. s,irrr &. i. Sn,itl,
showed tho institution to I've in a gratifv-
ng condition financially Superintendent
Andrews reported tina, during Tho Wear
the number of patients admitted to the
toll tsz