The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-09
James Walker Memorial Hospital
During Past Year
The Report of DIR. Joseph Akerman
Very Interesting-Chief Schnibben.
Of Fire Department, Made Report
Showing Everything i'm His Depart
ment to be i'm Excellent Condition.
Both Reports Ordered Placed On
File.

dermen ON Monday night several re-
norris of interest were read. The
report OF DIR. Joseph Alderman, sur
geon in charge at the James Walker
Memorial hospital contains many facts
that will prove of interest to the peo-
pie Of Wilmington as the hospital Is
one of the city's pet institutions and
. one which every true Wilmingtonian
is proud Of.
The following is the annual report
j., of DIR. Akerman barring that portion
> of the report giving the contributions
made and some other data:
When the last report was presented
81 attention was called to some great
needs of the institution. 1t is with
gratitude that we record that several
of these have been met by the nearly
~co-operation Of kind friends.
Among the needs referred to was a
steam laundry plant to meet the grow
ing demands Of that department We
note with pleasure that The donations
VII L0e uOldtlOh ud5 LII
those from other sources, have enabled
us t. install the plant with the outlay
of a little more than three hundred
dollars from the general funds OF the
hospital The tabulated list will show
the various amounts given for That
purpose.
Another of the needs referred to
was equipment, furniture, ETC., for the
Annex. This has been in a large
measure provided for as will be seen
by a glance at inc list OF special dona-
tons.
The opening of the w. III. Sprunt
annex in June was an occasion or pc
culiar interest to all. The expression
of appreciation on he part of our COL
ored citizens was especially Oppor-
tune. Our cOlored friends have also
Ematerially assisted in equipping the
. coorled department as will be seen
from the list of donations.
A number of the ladies interested in
the hospital have organized them
selves into a Ladies Auxiliary thus
filling a long felt want. Their efforts
and suggestions are Of valuable as
siStance to the management in its de-
sire to solve the many veXed problems
that present themselves for consldera-
ton. These ladies, by their kindness
and thoughtfulness enabled the nurses
and staff, as we'll as the patients to
spend a much more enjoyable Christ
mas than they otherwise could V
done.
On account of the consideration Oh
Mr. Richard w. HOgue and others
our nurses were given the cement OF
a summer cottage at Wrightsvllle
beach which added much to the Ell
cheney as we'll as the pleasure of the
nursing force.
Before inserting the list of dona
lions, we wish to acknowledge our III
debtednesS to numerous TRENDS TO
the many courtesies extended. W.
wish to thank the ladies Of the JeW1si
Ladies Sewing Society and those o
hospital and ministering circle a
well as their friends who assisted Il
arranging for donation day and 10
their substantial aid in providing fur
niture, bedding, etc.
The physicians of the communlt
have materially assisted us In car1n
for patients as we'll as for sick nurse
and members of the staff.
We wish to express our appreciate
of the cooperation on the part of tn
county and city officials in variou
ways. We are especially grateful t
the light committee of the board 9
aldermen for the light at the corne
of Tenth and Red Cross streets.
The representatives of the city pres
have greatly assisted us by publish
ing notices, etc.
VN>0 ~ !, no,~c nf thn i1minQ TO
and Eagle laundries have assisted |
in the management of our laundry.
We note with pleasure the increase
usefulness of the institution in il
creased service rendered the commu1
ity in all it's departments. We wen
like to present to the communl1
several needs OF the hospital.
1. Laboratory facilities includir
a separate building.
2. A motor power elevator for p
tents.
8. A cold storage room in the has
ment for meats and vegetables, etc.
4. A substantial curbing, railing
coping to protect grounds ffom car
less drivers in front. AS well as
high fence or wall in the rear of t
hospital to protect inroads and pet
thievery of undesirable neighbors.
5. Permanent endowment and a
nual donation to supplement our fix
income.
REPORT OF RECEIPTS AND d.
BURSEMENTS FOR 1905.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1868 900.
Appropriation ............ 10000.
Day patients 9.O53.
Oneratins room ............ 1,O05
$500. "a
Total. 49,. ......... .~...9Zo,Uoo
DISBURSEMENT.
Miscellaneous expenses ....S l,4Ol
Rread -.... 500. 129