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ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. ANNUAL MEETING "HELD YESTERDAY.

NEEDS OF THE HOSPITALS. The annual general meeting of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals `was held yesterday, in the Chamber of Com merce board room. The Hon. Mr. P. II Holyoak presided. Those present - were the Han. Sir Henry Pollock, R.C.. Mrs A. Hughes, Mrs. Dr." J, A. Frazer, Mrs. 1. Mackenzie, Messrs. A. S. D. Causland, J, Owen Hughes, G.. M. Shaw, W. L

Pattenden, Rev. T. W. Pearce, LL.D. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. D. H. Cameron, Dr.. R. MeLoan Gibscu, Mesars: E. A. Harlow, FM Crawford, J. M. Wong and the Rev. H, R. Wells.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.". Dr. R. M. Gibson, the Superintendent, made the following report:

The number of patients treated in 1925 was below the average of recent years, owing to the abnormal conditions which prevailed during the early period of the strike. Difficulty was experienced in öb- | taining food supplies, some of the bos- pital assistants left, and later the laundry- men gave up, so that it became necessary | to limit the number of admissions to the wards and also to close the outpatient department. At the beginning of Septem- ber all departments were resumed and the number of patients treated during the last four months of the year was satisfactory.

It was hoped that. the scheme for re- building the Nethersole Hospital coulth have been undertaken, but the financial depression made it advisable to delay until conditions were more favourable for an appeal for the additional funds quited. The Building Fund in hand is suficient to erect a small extension of the Nethersole Eospital which will provide better rooms for outpatients and afford better accommodation for patients who desire private wards. "It is proposed to carry out this scheme as soon as possible. The operation theatres in the Ho Min Ling and Nethersole Hospitals are not up to modern requirements and having two separate theatres causes much unnecessary work for the staff. If a modern operation theatre could be built on a site situated between the two hospitals, it would be a

Mr. J. Fleming, CLA., of Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthawa, has again kindly audited the accounts for the year. The Hon. Dr. Kotowall has been appointed to the vacancy in the Executive Committee Caused by the death of Mr. Chau and we are fortunato in obtaining his services.

Mr. T. N. Chau kindly offered to collect the Chinese subscriptions and has done well in obtaining so many subscriptions.

We are greatly indebted to Dr. G. E. Aubrey who has again gives valuable help as Conmiltant, to Dr. E. P. Mindett who as examined pathological specimens, and

Dr. Li Sung and Mrs. Dr. Fraser who have lectured in midwifery to the nurses. Dr. Doretby Galbraith rendered great assistance for six months before taking up work in the Sbantung Road Hospital, Shanghai,

The Hospital Staff has been atrengthen- ed by the appointment of Dr. Annie Sydenham who has been studying the Chinese language and also giving help in the women's work, and Dr. Frank Ashton" who will arrive early in 1956) 2010.

Miss Rayner, Matron, went on leave in April and Mrs. Hughes acted as Matron. Mias Ward has been Sister in Charge of the Ho Min Ling. Miss Wong, who was trained in our hospital, was promoted to Sister and has done her duties efficiently

Dr. Coxion To has been of great help at the Alice Dispensary and Dr. S. W. Phoon, House Surgeon, has been very helpful in the Maternity Hospital as well s in the Nethersole and Ho Mu Ling Hospitals.

FINANCIAL

while this fact must be faced with a view: The year ended with a heavy debt bus to clear off the debt as soon as possible. it was encouraging that so many of the regular subscribers did the best they could during the severe financial stress and we are most grateful for the interest shown.

The income is chiefly derived from the annual donations and emphasises the need for a larger Endowment Fund which would be a regular additional source of income. When it was seen that the overdraft would be large the Executive Committee reluct antly decided to increase the charges but, that the very poor might not suffer, dis- cretion is allowed to the Staff reduce the charges in suitable cases.

The total decrease in subscriptions was

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hospitals as the noblest work done in the He looked upon the work done by the

Colony, He knew it to be full of the spirit of self-axerifice. The great bulk of the work carried on in these hospitals was

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SANITARY BOARD. EXAMINATION OF POTABLE

WATERS..

Koch at a recent meeting of the Sanitary The question raised by Dr. W. V. M.

great improvement. As the Ho Miu Ling 5,610 compared with 1924. The expendiimost unknown to the general public, Board regarding the necessity and im-

und Netherscle Hospitals were given by friends interested in the work, it would he fitting if another donor would erect a new operation block. A sum of $60,000 would be welcomed for the new building.

The Tubercle Bacillus continues its work unchecked; young and old, rich and poor are attacked and many succumb or are rendered chronic invalids. Pulmonary Taberculosis is the most prevalent type of the disease but Tuberculosis of the joints and bones is also commonly met with. The wards of a General Hospital dre quite unsuitable for the treatment of Tuberculosis and a Sanatorium is urgently needed. A Sanatorium would provide efficient treatment for early cares, would he a practical demonstration of the bene fits of sunlight and fresh air, and would also awaken the community to the import ance of combating Tuberculosis.

crease and could not be reduced without considered the record of work done bla ture on salaries and wages shows an in- and yet it was a magnificent work. He interfering with the efficient carrying on of the medical work; though the numbers treated were fewer, it was inadvisable to reduce the staff as all were required when full work was again begun.

evangelistic work.

The Report also gave particulars of the

portance of a more frequent and routine

the hospitals during the adverse circual bacteriological examination of the potable" stances in 1925 a remarkable one. In the waters of the Colony, was again referred been performed, and 6s in the Nethersole, day afternoon, when the President (Mr. Ho Mu Ling Hospital cooperations had to at a meeting of the Board held yester-

making a total of 139.

sh GREAT NEED.

N. L. Smith) was in the chair. Vtg

meeting Dr. Koch pointed out the urgent It will be recalled that at the previous necessity for a regular examination of the waters, with a view to preventing. especially in the summer months, the possibility of an epidemic outbreak.

Miss M. Ward. Sister in Charge' of the Ho Miu Ling Hospital. Mrs. A. Hughes, arrested his attention in the Superinten

There was one pathetic remark which Matron of the Nethersole and Maternity dent's report, and that was that operatia Hospitals, and Mr. E. A Harlow, rooms in the hospitals were not uses Pharmacist and Business Manager, ala, modern requirements. was a coales handed in reports.

sion of weakness and efforts would have to be made to redress it at the earliest possible moment. He knew full well that it was not the time to appeal for large He then urged that essential steps donations, bat he knew that there were should be taken by the Government, people in the Colony who indirectly bene.

Mr. A. 8. D. COUSLAND proposed the adoption of the reports and statement of accounts. The Hon. Sir HENRY POLLOCK seconded and the vote was carried un- animously."

A DEFICIENCY," *

Broncho-pneumonia is a frequent cause of death in infants, and the Chinese

The Rev. H. WELLS (the Secretary) methods of treatment seem useless while read the estimates for 1926. He said that methods which are not based on accurate there would be a deficiency of 84,300 and diagnosis are being tried, the most favour it would be necessary to borrow money able time for treatment is fost: Parents from the Building Fund. He hoped that should be advised that Western methods the donations would increase this year.

The CHAIRMAN said that it was almost of treatment are the best for infante impossible to make out an accurate state. requirements, and an improvement would Bacterialogist fully occupied. Some improvement might be brought ment of accounts, under the present vir about, if practitioners of Chinese were instructed not to treat children but, when cumstances. The conditions were, how

fited from the hospitals," who could, with either by increasing the bacteriological out hurt to themselves, give donations to staff, or by relieving the Government the hospital.

Bacteriologist of some of his duties, to provide for such examination as he sug gented being regularly and systematically carried out, matter impossible at the present time with the Government At that meeting Dr. Koch moved the following resolution, which was passed:

COMMITTEES

Mr. D.. H. CAMERON proposed that the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak be re-elected Chairman, and the Hor. Sir HENRY POLLOCK be elected Deputy-Chairman. Mr. T. N. CHAU seconded, and the motion was passed with acclamation.

consulted, advise treatment at a hospital

ever, distinctly more hopeful, and he look. patients have sometimes been sent by ed for improvement in 1926 and trusted those doctors to hospital and a doctor that they would be in a better financial has himself rought Western treatment.

position next year. He moved the adop- Through the death of Mr. Chau Siu Kition of the estimates, and the motion was the Hospitals have lost a loyal friend. carried unanimously, Mr. Chau first collected the Chinese sub- scriptions in 1903, and from that time. onwards was closely associated with all schemes for the development of the work; he was treasurer for the salary of a lady doctor, and obtained many subscriptions for the building of the Maternity flor pital, the Training Home for Nurses, and the extension of the Nethersole Hospital; he was most regular in attendance at the meetings of the Executive Committee. Our best tribute to his memory is to re- cord our high appreciation of the valuable service which he so willingly gave.

Dr. Mitchell has resigned

Continuing, the Chairman said that during the last few weeks he had become more fully acquainted with the hospital work, and it had awakened his sympathy The operating rooms must have moders have to be made at the earliest possible moment. The Ho Miu Ling bad 424 in

"This Board is of opinion that the patients in 1993, the Nethersole 523, and the Alice Memorial 415,-a total of 1,40 routine Bacteriological examination of for the year. Outpatients attending the the Potable Waters of the Colony should Ho Min Ling numbered 18, Netherole be made et not less frequent intervals 7,828, Alice Memorial 325, and 11.779 at than one week, and respectfully requests the Dispensary-totalling 20,368 It was that the Authorities give directions a work which deserved support, and which accordingly.*** was becoming increasingly recognized At yesterday's meeting a letter was both by the Colony and the Government. read from the Government relative to Only a few weeks ago, H.E. the Governor the frequent examination of potable inspected all the hospitals from top to waters of the Colony Government would assist the hospitals as Colonial Secretary's Office, was to the ottom, and it was certain that the This letter, which was from the much as possible. (Cheers,)

effect that the matter of the increasing Rav, T. W. PEARCE, LL.D.. proposed that Mr. D. H. Cameron, Dr. S. W. Tso, work done by Dr. Gibson and his staff. under the favourable consideration of The Chairman then referred to the fire of the bacteriological staff was coming Mr. J. M. Weng, the Hon. Dr. R H They did their work cheerfully; it was to the Government, but at the moment Kotewall, LL.D.; and the Hon. Mr. D. W. them a labour of love. He hoped that nothing further could be done in the Tratman be elected to serve on the Miss Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Harlow, matter. The letter stated that the Executive Committee. lira. Dr. FRASER who were soon going on leave, would matter would be dealt with and every- seconded and and the motion was passed. benefit from their holiday, and again thing possible done. account of ill health after twenty years' service roED, scconded by Mrs MACKENZIE,

On the proposition of Mr. F. M. CRAW-return amongst them.

Dr Koch commenting on this, thanked He also paid a tribute to the late Mr. the members who supported him at the for the Chinese; his connection with the Messrs. W. H. Bell, A. H. Ferguson, and Chau Siu Ki, and said that he was a meeting when he moved the resolution Hospitals began in 1904. For some years F. A. Ferry were elected on the General friend of the hospitals. He had assisted and had voted for it. He was sorry, he Dr. Mitchell served in different stations Committee.

them to raise the necessary funds for added, that the bacteriological examina in China returning later to take up the duties of Superintendent. Dr. Mitchell

give advice on Chinese questions, and could not be undertaken at present, He hospital work; he was always ready to tion of the potable waters of the Colony was full-of enthusiasm for the medical

had been very helpful in hospital adminis thought it could be done if some of the werk and did not spare himself in his efforts to relieve suffering he was

tration. They missed him more than they duties of the Government Bacteriologist thorough as an organiser and had hoped

could possibly say, and they were glad were delegated to another department. to see that his son had stepped into the It could quite easily be done now. It. to carry out many improvements. It is Mr. J. M. WONG proposed that the breach, and they were very grateful, to would be a good thing if the Government with great regret that we lose one who erection of a now hospital building as him for carrying on his father's work would give instructions to this effect and was so well qualified for his work and who shown in the plaus be begun as soon as They all knew what influence the name direct that routine bacteriological ex was so highly esteemed by all who were possible. associated with him. M. Mitchell was

of Chau had amongst the Chinese when amination of the potable waters of the formerly lady doctor in charge of the The SECRETARY said the resolution had appeal was made for charity. (Cheera.) Colony should be made at not leas, the gynecological and obstetric cases and did been passed last year, but the project had

GOING TO ENGLAND. Quent intervals than one week much to develop those departments; lat pot fared as they had hoped. The build-

In conclusion, the Chairman said that report of the Committee appointed to On the motion of Mr. Alabaster, the terly Mrs. Mitchell gave valuable volun- ing would be new extension at the he would soon be going to England for consider the Estimates for 1997 was tary service and by her departure the Eastern end of the Nethersole Hospital. A brief period, and if he could do any adopted Hospitals are deprived of an able and The plans had already been worked out thing for the hospitals, even in raising Those present at the mesting, in ad- devoted doctor.

in detail with the architect. The new funds, he would do all in bis power, and dition to the President, were Dr, W. V. Dr. Forsyth, who was Consultant for building would be built on exactly the do it cheerfully.(Cheers) many years, has now left the Colony, and sane lines as the Nethersole, and would

Thanks were proposed to the Chairman Kwong, Tin, Mr. O G. Alabaster, Mr. H. Koch, Dr. 8 W Too, Mr. Wong we wish to record our appreciation of the be constructed piece by piece according and to the Chamber of Commerce for the LT. Creasy (Director of Public Works), help which he gave in dificult cases. Dr. to the funds they had. Forsyth was always ready to help and his

Dr. W. W. Pearse (Medical Officer of Health), MR. A D. Forrest (Secre tary) and Mr. A. G. M. Severn.

advice was greatly valued.

for collecting the Chinese donations for The CHAIRMAN thanked Mr. T. N. Chau 1995, and expressed the hope that he would do the same this year.

NEW BUILDING.

Mr. G. M. Sa seconded,

The motion was agreed to

THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH"

The new X-Ray apparatus has been in- stalled and is of the greatest value in having re-elected him to the Chairman

The CHAIRMAN thanked the members för

•surgical cases our best thanks are

accafded to the donor for bis generous gift ship. He said that he was not sure how of $5,000 which enabled us to procure a many years in succession he had been fine equipment.

privileged to be their chairman, but no

use of the room by Dr. Pearce.

AN APOLOGY IN COURT

MR. RUSS EXPRESSES REGRET,

The following conversation took place

WEATHER REFORT.

Last night's weather report, forecast Special thanks are due to all the mem-chairmanship which he held in the Colony, et Mr. Lindsell's Court yesterday :- bers of the Executive Committee for the nor any chairmanship he had ever held Mr. Buss: I wish to apologise for an and remarks by the Royal Observate

Baid time and thought which they devoted to had given him-more pleamire than that expression. I used in this Court on the the problem of financing the hospitals of the Alice Memorial and Affliated Hos- 16th It was entirely improper, and I The anti-cyclone over China has streng under difficult conditions. The Hon. Mapitals. It had ever been to him a labour regret that I wood it

thened slightly Moderate monsoon may. Holyoak Chairman, Mr. Greenwood and of love. He was perfectly conscious of Mr. Lindsell --I have already accepted an expected along the South-east Coast Mr. Bullin, Hon. Treasurers, and what, they expected from their Chaimian, Jour personal apology as from man to of China and over the Northern Chins Wells, Secretary, were untiring in their but as far as it had lain in his power he man, and I am now prepared to accept Seaman p efforts to do everything possible to main had year by year, done his utmost to your apology to the Court, Lain the efficiency of the work.

assist the hospitals, (Cheers.)

Mr. Russ then left the Court,

Local forecast: North-east winds, moderate, overcast, improving later.