Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-06-04
HOSPITAL FOR ADDISON CO..
of Cost. Y. N. c. A. Convention
and Report of Secretary.

At the convention of the Y M. c. A.
in Middlebury last Friday Miss Emily
Dutton Proctor of Proctor, through
Hon. F. c. Partridge, made a very
generous offer of assistance toward the
erection of a hospital at Middlebury.
Mr. Partridge has since stated Miss
Proctor's purpose in writing as follows
Assuming that proper site will be
furnished gratuitously, if three quarters
of fund of from twenty to thirtylthou-
sand dollars is otherwise raised within
one year from May 2Sth last sufficient
for the erection and equipment of
hospital, Miss Proctor will contribute
the remaining quarter. The sum with
in those limits necessary for the pur-
pose will of course depend upon the
plans which the committee may adopt
and the preliminary estimates (which
they receive upon them.
Although deeply interested" in its
usefulness to all who would be benefit
ed, her attention was first called to the
need by some actual cases in connection
with the college AS the college ought
to be well represented in the enterprise
she desires to make the gift as a con
tribution for the college, with the eX-
pectation that in the administration Of
the hospital reasonable facilities will be
offered to students of the college
In addition to the foregoing she also
offered to pay the architects fees in
case the committee should conclude to
employ Mr. Harry L. Walker of New
York, with whose work on small hosp-
tails she is familiar and who in her
judgment is pe""liarly qualified for the
commission.
The proposed gift was received with
much enthusiasm at the meeting. Judge
Weeks, who presided at this session,
called on Mr.. William H. Wheeler of
Vergennes, DR.. c. H. Howard of Shore
ham, d. L. Wells of Orwell
Drs. Martin, Dorey and Eddy from
from Middlebury, all of whom favored
the project. DR.. c. S. Caverly of Rut-
land, president of the State Board of
Health, had previously spoken on the
value of hospital to a district like
ti-on Count and his remarks We're
seconded by President Thomas, who
stated that the trustees of the college
had indicated their willingness to pre-
sent q suitable site Mr. Partridge also
made an address. in which he stated
Miss Proctor's offer.
The meeting adopted a resolution eX-
pressing sincere appreciation Of the
generosity Of Miss Proctor and authoriz-
ing the chairman of the meeting to
appoint committee to canvass the
subject and secure d fund Of from
$50, 900 to $50. 900 for the erection Of a
hospital for Addison County at the
earliest possible date.
The subject was also referred to at
the supper served by the Ladies
/ Auxiliary in the parlors Of the Memorial
Baptist church, where a very enjoyable
time was had An address was de-
ivered by DR.. Latshaw of the Inter
national Committee.
Mr. Lyman A. Morhous presented his
annual report at this convention. He
stated that he had been obliged to spend
much of his time raising funds, but that
as result all debts were paid and the
organization would start the year with
a clear slate. During the year insti-
tutes were held in several towns
throughout the county, with lectures or
agricultural subjects. Entertainments
have been provided through the CO.
operation of the college musical organi-
zations. In some of the towns the
Y. ~ c. A. has worked through its owr
organization, in other places the county
secretary has co-operated with work
already under way.
Mr.. Morhous referred to his work il
arranging preliminary meetings for the
Addison County Farmers Association
which resulted in the employment of &
county agent, now on the field.
An agricultural contest was held, in
NIlCH JueIe were dpOul 4VV ettIleS'
The association had charge Of the athl
etics at the Addison County Fair anc
secured the approval of the officers Of
the Agricultural Society.
A feature of the work dwelt upor
with special emphasis by Mr. Morhou:
was Camp Iroquois, established fol-
Addison County boys on Lake Cham
plain. The idea of this camp was origi
nal with Mr. Morhous and he has founC
it very helpful in getting hold of the
boys. The growth of the camp from
year to year has been very encouraging
Mr.. Morhous stated in his report thai
the principal difficulty he found IN hi.
work was the lack of leadership
I apnpl,J ba of