Annual report : 1930 / Gateshead Children's Hospital.

  • Gateshead Children's Hospital (Gateshead, England)
Date:
1930
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Credit: Annual report : 1930 / Gateshead Children's Hospital. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    “ I am a great believer in voluntary effort,” he said. “ Volun¬ tary effort developes character and the finer side of human life, affords opportunity for the noble efforts that go so far to relieve sorrow and suffering. I am one of those who believe much more in voluntary effort than government control.” “ I am delighted to find that the financial position of the hospital is so excellent and that you are to-day without one penny debt on the buildings. This, I am sure, is very creditable to the officers and the Committee, especially at a time when the whole country is feeling keen depression.” Replying to a Governor who said that he did not agree with the Mayor’s remarks, and advocated a State system, Aid. Hall again emphasised his belief in the value of voluntary effort in preference to state control. “ I sincerely hope that I shall never be in the position of having to take the Chair when the voluntary system is ended. I have not time to enumerate its blessings but I am sure that the very satisfactory report of this institution affords the best answer to critics of the system.” Col. Spain seconded the adoption of the Reports and Accounts. Referring to the fact that the Out-Patients’ Building was now quite paid for, he outlined the inception and history of the building. The necessity for it was realised, it was embarked upon with some misgiving but plent}^ of hope, and the position to-day showed that that confidence was justified. The Rev. Canon Stephenson • proposed, Mr. W. Hobkirk seconded and it was unanimously resolved that the President, Vice-Presidents, Patroness, Vice-Patronesses, Trustees, Rady Visitors, Honorar}' Treasurer, Honorarj^ Secretary, Matron, Dispenser and Honorary Auditors be re-elected. In his remarks Canon Stephenson pointed out how beneficial it would be to have a Convalescent Home to supplement the work of the Hospital. How often children who had been cured or relieved here had to go back to such unfavourable surroundings that the benefits received here were soon very much lessened. The Hon. Secretary reported that in accordance with the rules there were six vacancies on the Committee of Management and on the House Committee and two of the Works Medical Fund representatives. Nominations equal in number to the vacancies had been duly received and therefore no ballot was necessary.