The Republican journal., 1914-01-15
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY.

Madam President and Members: The Wom-
ans Hospital Aid today completes another
years duties and herewith present to you. in
brief, something of what has been accomplish
ed.
For the first time since our reorganization
we have made no demands upon the public in
the way of entertainments, yet our activities
have gone steadily and faithfully forward in
way that has saved to the hospital continued
expense. We have cooperated with the super
intendent at all times in furthering the inter-
ests of the institution, and no one can fail to
recognize the constant benefit this assistance
has been.
We have held 10 business meetings, one be-
ing omitted for lack of quorum. Four have
been joint meetings with the sewing circle.
which has met regularly each week.
There are 81 paid members registered with
roll of 40. The difficulty of collecting dues
without regularly appointed collector ac-
counts in large measure tor the list of unpaid.
To the sewing circle under the efficient con-
duct Of the committee appointed by the Aid
and our faithful president belongs the credit
of adding very substantially to the treasury.
Aprons, sheets, pillow slips, towels, surgeons
gowns, puffs and quilts, have materialized from
their hands with wonderful rapidlty, and the
zeal and patience ith which few of the
faithful have, through storm and shine and
summers heat, drawn in and out the number
less stitches of quilt OF exaggerated measure
ment is commendabe. Possibly the beauty of
the finished product compensates, at least it
was most praiseworthy effort.
The financial statement of the sewing circle
shows balance at the beginning of the year
of $40, and $22 70 received for work done dur
ing the year. Total S5279.
The Aid has purchased for the hospital,
chairs, linoleum, dishes and other utensils for
the kitchen, Dishes silver and table linen for
the nurses dining room, puffs, blankets, four
bolts of cotton made into sheets and pillow
slips for general use, and quite large order
for surgeons gowns has recently been given.
l am certain our treasurers report will show
goodly sum expended during the year. The
donations for the week in November for which
special assignment was made shows the names
of many friends both old and new, and if in
the aggregate there is slight falling off from
other years we are certain it is not from lack
of interest in the good work but because of
the increase year by year of the demands along
philanthropic lines and tn. uncertain financial
condition of the present time. The report OF
the committee having this in charge will show
summary of articles donated.
1t was with feeling of regret that we
learned of the resignation of Miss Dunn,
whose interest had ever been earnest and sim
cere and under whose fine executive ability
the regime of the hospital was delightfully."-
we'll ordered. We are still fortunate. how
ever, in her successor. None but those con-
versant with the daily routine of such an in
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depends upon the ability, the tact and faith
fulness of Superintendent and in the man.
agement by Miss Sanderson and her assistants
we find no criticism necessary. The whole
conduct of the hospital reflects good judgment
and creditabie service.
We feel justified in speaking favorably of
the various efforts of the Aid during the year.
Our officers and committees have responded
willingly to any demands made upon them and
we have great reason to commend the faithful
attention given to every duty by our President,
Mrs. E. A. Wilson.
To all those who have in any way contribu-
ted towards the work. whether by gift, personal
effort or kind wishes, the Aid extends most
cordial thanks.
The beginning of new year with its res
possibilities, its successes and failures, is with
| US, yet we look into the future with renewed
courage, perfectly eanguine that the months
to come hold just the same faithful service.
ingenious planning and genuine interest that
shall yield creditable results.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH B. BRACKET.