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f{ residents of the. outside towns and centres, particularly along the Skeena
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Report of the Advisory Board -

At the close of another year of hospital work, we as an Advisory Board
wish to express our complete satisfaction and accord. with the management of
the Hazelton Hospital in their ceaseless effort to meet the growing demand of
the district with a minimum of financial expenditure in the face of unavoidable
increases in running expenses,

Patrons can feel assured that in furthering the interests of the institution

they are conferring a boon to themselves and the district at large.’
The capability of ita staff and. its up-to-date equipment are its own
recommendations, and the wide-spread area from which ita patients have been
drawn represents the general acceptance of this knowledge by a large public.
The Board confidently expects a continuation in the future of that generous
support so fully accorded by Patrons in the past.
; Rk. &. SARGENT,

H. H. LITTLE,

Cc. H. SAWLE,

J. TURNBULL,

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5. H. HOSKINS,

E. HYDE,

W. W. ANDERSON,
MRS. A. MATHIESON.

Report of Women’s Hospital Auxiliary

“The first Annual Meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Hazelton
Hospital was held in Assembly Hall on Feb. 29, 1924, The following officers
President, Mrs. R, 8.
Sargent; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. A. L, Fakeley; Executive Committee, Mrs. Walton
Sharpe, Mra. A. A. Connon, Mrs, 8, Cline, and Mrs. Arthur Leverett, During
the year Mrs, Leverett left town, and Mrs, W. Anderson was elected to take
her place, ,

There are now 76 members in the Auxiliary, 36 local ladies and 40 members
out of town, Theyre ere two other branches, one at Pacifie and one formed
during the year at Usk. There are also members at Cedarvale, Kitwanga,
Glen Vowell, Kispiox, New Hazetton, and Skeena Crossing. .

During the year the Auxiliary, through the means of members’ fees and
entertainments has raised about $665, $'20 of this amount coming from Usk
and Pacifie Branches, This money has been used in purchasing material and
supplies for the hospital, among which articles have been donated: Sheets;
table napkins, tray-cloths pyjamas, pillow-cases, nightshirts, nightgowns,
baby-gowns, beby-shirts, baby-blankets, 2 baby baths, 2 baby cots, vases for
the wards, and linoleum for halls and kitchen.

A very successful China and Glass Shower was held in September,

4 Visiting Committee has arranged for ladies visiting the patients each
month with flowers, magazines, ete, ;

The object of the Auxiliary is to help in every way possible the hospital and
to carry good cheer whenever it is our privilege to visit the patients.

much credit is due to the ladies who are members of our Branches in their
able assistance in serving and organizing: entertainments to raise money. also
to each member of our local organization, and to the generous support. of the

citizens of Hazelton,
LOUISE FAKELEY,

SEC.-TREAS.

Medical Superintendent’s Report
Reviewing the experience of the year, while at firat there does not appear
very much of special character to note, a closer inspection reveals several

In the matter of attendance of patients, it was suggested in the report of
last year that the increased attendance of the last quarter then was likely to
continue. This has been verified, for we report an increase of 28 per cent, in
number of patients and of 15 per cent. in number of days’ treatment, This
means about 1000 more days’ treatment given than in 1929. ‘

“In results accruing from treatment, the number of cures reported is

the latter being only 2.8 per cent, of patients under treatment, a remarkable |
showing in a hospital where no selection of patients for admission can be
All who apply for treatment or care are admitted, even though their
condition may be absolutely hopeless from the first,

It is gratifying to find an increasing interest being taken in the hospital by

River. . We find them not only patronizing the hospital when needed, but
This is shown in the list of donations,
fh the channels of the

The hospital is receiving most valuable support from its Ladies’ Auxiliary,
The scope of its activities ig shown in the
Society’s own reports elsewhere in this Report.. In. the matter of providing
indispensable articles of furnishings and equipment of great variety they are
very materially lightening the burden of the financing of the hospital, Apart
from what is reported by them within ‘the year, the ladies have this year
already bought nearly two hundred. dollars worth of linoleum to cover floors

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A very large assortment of glass and-china was contributed by a ‘China
Shower” by the ladies in September.

Beside all the agtupl contributions in.material, ete., made by this Auxillary,
they contributed a very great deal to the pleasure and comfort of the patients
by their weekly visits and,gifts each timerof flowers, frults,.toys and books
for children, and various, remembrances, of such, character impossible to i}
enumerate in report such as this. a ;

“ Many donations in cash and other form have been sent in to the hospital by |

its-friends. Liate and description of

donationa appear in other columns. One."
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‘fact, in not a few cages would deny to imany the Opportunity of recovery,
is because of:-these considerations we find that people of human sympathy -

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is led to wonder why all the volunteer work is necessary, or why patients using

‘hospitals should not be expected to pay for such services as well as for other

service or commodity they desire. =. The essential difference ig that in the first
place it is not optional with an individual whether a hospital liability shall be

incurred, nor can one wait until financially able to meet it, .And further, a

‘demand that persons of ordinary means shall meet the full cost of hospital

service would be to prevent a great many receiving help they urgently need, in
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throughout our civilized countries are always found ready to aid their hoapitais
ag occasions permit and: require. es ,

Our hospital is greatly indebted to very many-peraons for their kind and
generous help. It desires herewith to assure each of its friends of its

gratitude for their good assistance, *-
; ; H. C. WRINCH, |
MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT.

The Staff
Quite a number of changes have been made in the hospital staff,
As Medical Assistant Dr, Petrie remained almost throughout the year, He

‘has finally left us, much to the regret of a-very large circle of friends, whose

good wishes follow him that he may meet with success wherever he decides to
locate. Dr. .Petrie’s place is being taken by Dr. R. G. Large, who is
particularly adapted for work. in this province, having been familiar with it
from childhood in his father's practice in association with our northern coast
hospitals. -

Succeeding Miss Watkins, Mrs, A. Mathieson brings to the position of
Matron and. Superintendent of Nurse Training School a very extensive
experience in hospital executive work, not only in Canada, but in England and
in overseas service.

Among the nurses, Misses Nock, McCall, and Bolivar completed their
training during the year, and each successfully passed the provincial
examination which gave.them the coveted title of Registered Nurse (R.N.).
At the other end of the seale three new nurses have entered training, Misses
G. Duffel], &. Brehaut, and M. Cliffe,

_ During the year Mr. Robert Tomlinson joined the staff ag Steward, and
having general oversight also of farm, garden, and fuel supply matters. His
intimate acquaintance with local conditions and people render him especially
qualified for this position. - ; :

Building and Improvements

On account of taking on to the staff two additional married men, e.g., Dr.
Large and Mr. Tomlinson, further building was necessary for their
accommodation. ; ,

For residence for Assistant Physician, a moderate-sized, 4-roomed bungalow
has been built. It gives comfortable accommodation for a small family. When
painting is completed this season the cost will have been about $1600.00.

For Mr, Tomlinson some additions were made to a small cottage already in
use. - A wing 12 x 16 feet and one and a half storeys high was added, which
fave two good-sized additional rooms. Most of the work on this was done by
Mr, Tomlinson himself, reducing the cost almost to that of the material used.

Nurses’ Residence

Substantial progress has been made upon this project. Sketch plans were
prepared and submitted to the Mission Board for approval. The projected
building is to be thirty by forty feet dimensions and two storeys high, with
concrete basement and foundations, with furnace heating and electric lighting.
The plan provides for nine bedrooms, two sitting rooms, kitchenette, sewing
room, and usual service accommodation.

The total cost of construction will be approximately ten thousand dollars.
The Governments and Mission Board are being consulted as to providing this
cost, and it is expected the amount will be provided, The furnishing will
without doubt have to be provided for locally. In addition to this it will be
necessary to carefully consider cost of maintenance of this large building, and
reasonable provision for that must be discovered if wa do not wish to find
ourselves too heavily involved financially, This is 2 matter that will require
very careful consideration.

Financial Statement for 1924

RECEIPTS
Patients’ Feds and Contract Income ......ccccccevesecce $ 8580.53
Donations. ..... cece cscesesecccweuuneeaes peeeenes betes 794,14
Women’s Missionary Society ............ aeeee teceeeeeess 950.00
Methodist Missionary Society ............cccceeveencsuees 8000.00
Provincial Govt, and Indian Department............ sees 14066.70
$ 27,841.87
DISBURSEMENTS
(including accounts accrued but not paid)
" Administration (office expenge) ......ccsccceececceceee ens § 1316.72
Professional care of patients ...,,... i neenreetenaneasere 7176.13 ¥
Kitchen and Housekeeping ........... eens dean eeenceaes 8344.80
Feating and lighting ..............ccceueeeeas ede saeeaee 5682.94
Buildings and grounds (including repairs).............6.6 3767.86
LaUNOry co cccscu cece ccccstccscees seaueuens pene seatevens 791,78
Miscellaneous vies. csecseeneeeseee tees eeeeeres steseeesese = 22,60
. § 26,941.27
Receipts over expenditute...,........c.esegees seeeeeed | 400,10
ASSETS
Real Estate and buildings....- ennweune oes D0,650.00 ‘
Lesa loan from Mission Rooms......;... 1,600.00 $49,150.00
Furniture and equipment................ ‘bean busesinecces + 6000.00.
Supplies on hand oc... ce sevesvareseverercenes seane 165000
Insurance paid in advance,........... see eeeeeteneee 200,00
Accounts TOCCIVADIC. «ses eseesseeeseenerees senees reteeaes 7500.00
e ' yo $ 64,500.00.
Accrued on Provincial Govt. Grant ...........00.ccee0es. 891,00
Acerued on Indian Dept. Grant......... bene aedeeSeenedi 440,00
Accrued on Workmen's Compensation Board......,...... 40.00
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LIABILITIES . $ 65,871:00

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