The Republican journal., 1916-01-20
The Womah's Hospital Aid.
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers.

Annual Meeting and Election of Officers.
The annual meeting Of the Woman's Hospi-
tai Aid was held in their room on Main street
last Friday afternoon. The reports Of the
president, secretary and treasurer were read
and it was voted that they be printed in full
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
To the Members of the Hospital Aid: In
taking the office of President of the Aid had
some doubt of my ability to fill the place as
well as former presidents. but was sured of
loyal support by the members and accepted,
A year has gone by and l think we have ac-
complished some much needed improvements.
series of card parties were given at the
Woman's Club room t. which the public and
Hospital Club gave their hearty support. Both
socially and financially they proved success.
The fair in July given by the Hospital Club
and Hospital Aid was a success. and netted
good returns. The amount received, after
paying all bills. was divided between the Hos
pital Club and Aid. The only thing to mar
the occasion was the serious illness Of DR.. S.
W. johnson, one of the hospital staff. Hear
ing him speak many times of things needed
we endeavOred to carry out some of his sug-
gestions. The much needed sewerage condi-
tions at the hospital has been met through the
Aid this year. which has proven great bene-
fit from a sanitary standpoint. Through the
generosity of Mr. l. M CoDe bath room was
installed, for which we wish to extend our
thanks and express our appreciation.
Being unable to use the Woman's Club room
for card parties, room was secured on Main
street over Mr.. Thompson's store. Electric
lights were put in, making nice room for
work by the Aid and also for social gatherings.
All these things done were made possible by
the cooperation of the Hospital Club and Hos
ptal Aid l wish to express my thanks to
the Club to the W. c. I. u, which lent valu-
able aid, the different committees, and the
public, who responded willingly also to The
Republican Journal and the Waldo County
Herald for their several notices in behalf of
the hospital.
Thanking one and all, remain respectfully,
MRS III. ii. CARTER, President.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY.
To the president and members of the Wom-
ans Hospital Aid. AS is the custom, we pres
ent to you brief report of the work of this
organization during the past year. A review
of our work does not show unusual results
but has proven of very practical value to the
Waldo County Hospital.
1t has been our privilege to cooperate with
the newly formed Hospital club and we wish
to thank its members for their generous assist
ance to US and directly to the hospital.
Early in the year it was decided to hire the
Woman's Club room for our meetings instead
of meeting at the homes of our members as
we had formerly done Tables of cards were
arranged there, and together with the sewing
made afternoons spent there most pleasant
and profitable. With money earned in this
way we completed the electric lighting at the
hospital and made many minor improvements
In the spring, through the generosity of Mr..
and Mrs. Ira M. Cope, fine new bathroom
was built and equipped for the use of the
nurses. We realize now grateful the nursing
staff must be for this gift, and we take this
opportunity to express to Mr.. and Mrs. Cobe
their appreciation and ours.
During the summer our meetings were again
held at the houses and in July the Hospital
Club Joined us in giving two-days fair in
Memorial Hall. For the success of this fair
we are indebted to the members of the G. A.
R. Post and to our many friends who made it
possible.
This fall, as we were unable to have the use
of the Woman's Club Room, it was decided to
rent room for our use as a meeting place and
where we might go for the sewing, that is al
ways SO necessary.
Donation week inaugurated by the Aid in
1909, this year, usual, resulted in numer-
Gus and helpful contributions to the institu-
ton. Be- ding, dishes. night shirts, gowns,
etc have been furnished by US as required,
Very recently, through the kindness of Mr..
Alfred Johnson, the old sign at the hospital
has been replaced by new one.
We regretted much the resignation of Miss
Helen Sanderson, who left the hospital on ac-
count of ill health. Miss Helen Dunn, former
superintendent, substituted for time and we
now have the services OF Miss Marian Ham
lin, nurse of wide experience
We appreciate the efficient manner in which
our President has conducted the business of
the society and we feel indebted to her for
many helpful suggestions.
To all who in any way have helped In our work
for the Waldo County General Hospital during
the past year we express our thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
ELEANOR W. STEVENS, Sec
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
To the officers and members of the Woman's
Hospital Aid. l submit herewith the report of