Annual report of Graylingwell Hospital : 54th, 1951.

  • Graylingwell Hospital (Chichester, England)
Date:
1951
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Credit: Annual report of Graylingwell Hospital : 54th, 1951. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHAPLAIN’S REPORT, 1951. 25th May 1951. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honour to present to you my sixth annual report for the year ended the 31st March 1951. Much help was received from Dr. Carse, Mr. England and the Medical and Nursing personnel and all other sections of the permanent staff. Divine Services were conducted every Sunday, morning and evening, and on the Great Festivals, when the Church was beautifully decorated under the personal supervision of the Farm Bailiff. The Doctors, Nurses and patients have assisted in these services by reading the Lessons, playing the Organ and singing in the Choir. The note of Praise and Thanksgiving was emphasised and the hymns, prayers and addresses were chosen to encourage faith in God’s love and care for each one. I should like to thank the Choir and Organist and all who have helped to this end. A short Evening Prayer was said in Richmond Villa every Friday afternoon for those unable to attend Church. A moving rendering of Stainer’s 44 Crucifixion ” was given by an augmented Choir conducted by Mr. Ernest England in the Church on Good Friday and a Carol Service, with special lessons read by members of the staff, was sung on Christmas Eve. Celebration of Holy Communion, prepared under the direction of the Matron, took place once every month and on all Festivals both in the Church and in the Sick Bays. Private Communion was also given, when required. Ten funeral services were taken at Chichester Cemetery. The wife of one of the members of the Staff was prepared and presented to the Bishop for Confirmation. I was pleased to officiate at the Marriage of two members of the Staff and at the Baptism of the son of a Medical Officer. The visitation of the Wards, Sick Bays and Occupational Therapy Centres took place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week. These visits enable the Chaplain to re-assure patients, to alleviate their fears and to encourage them to co-operate with the Staff with a view to their recovery.