Annual report and statement of accounts : 1933 / Waltham Abbey War Memorial Cottage Hospital.

  • Waltham Abbey War Memorial Cottage Hospital.
Date:
1933
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Credit: Annual report and statement of accounts : 1933 / Waltham Abbey War Memorial Cottage Hospital. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    were sent to the Hospital by Miss Lee; 14 Towels, 6 Teacloths 8 Pillow Cases, 14 Dusters, 6 Handkerchiefs, 1 Traycloth, 2 Packets of Paper Ser¬ viettes, and 2 Counterpanes. The Board are most grateful to the many friends who have manifested their interest in the work of the Hospital by sending gifts, including the Harvest Festival produce from the various religious denominations. These gifts have, by the kindness of the local Press, been acknowledged from time to time during the year. The continued kindness of Mr. H. 0. Larsen is much appreciated, as also the help given by Mr. Bolton, Mr. Digby, and many others who have assisted in divers ways. A very successful Carden Fete was held in the grounds of, Joyce House, through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. G. Gray, to whom most hearty thanks are expressed. The fete was opened by Mrs. W. E. Tanner, who was supported by Mr. W. E. Tanner and Mr. W. Ibbotson, members of the Medical Staff, Hospital Board, and others. It is desired to record appreciation and thanks to all those who assisted by their united efforts to make the event such a splendid success, and particularly the Honorary Organising Secretaries, Mrs. Bond and Mrs. Walsham, and Mrs. Courtney, the Chairman of the Organising Committee. The sum realised was £150 15s. 3d., which amount was allocated to the Extension Fund. Visits made to the Hospital by the clergy and ministers of the various denominations have been much appreciated by the patients. The resignation of Mr. A. H. Bavister as Hon. Treasurer, owing to his leaving the district, was accepted with regret, and Mr. Bavister is thanked for his services in the past. Mr. H. W. Ellwood has kindly under¬ taken to fill the vacancy. Mr. Larsen was unanimously appointed as Chairman of the Board, in the place of Sir T. F. Buxton, Bt., who tendered his resignation last year. The following members of the Board retire by rotation, and are eligible for re-election: Miss M. B. Lee, Mrs. E. Smith, Mr. W. Sherman, and Mr. H. 0. Larsen. Once more we are indebted to Mr. J. Eve and Mr. J. W. Wignev for their valuable services in auditing the accounts. As will be observed from the Statement of Accounts, the Hospital has derived substantial benefits from the Hospital Saving Association, and Hos¬ pital Saturday Fund, for services rendered to their members. The attention of members of contributing societies, and others, is par¬ ticularly drawn to the cost of medical services which the Hospital is called upon to meet in respect of expenses incurred by visits of the Hon. Consulting Surgeons and medical staff for operations. The benefits obtained by the patients in having the valuable assistance and skill of the Surgeons in their own local Hospital when they undergo treatment cannot be under-estimated, and is much to be appreciated. The Hospital Board are most grateful to those who have shown their apprecia¬ tion by making donations to the Hospital Funds. The Board have, during the past year, been compelled to arrange for an overdraft at the bank, as sufficient funds were not available to meet the final payments for the extension. The Board are especially anxious that this overdraft may be cleared as soon as possible, and therefore appeal to all who have the welfare of the Hospital at heart, particularly those who have not yet subscribed, to assist in relieving the Hospital of this financial burden. The Board have every confidence that when this over¬ draft is extinguished the ordinary income will balance expenditure. A list of donations to the Extension Fund is included in this report under the various headings of the collectors, etc., and the Board are most grateful to those who have contributed to the fund in any way, and also to those who undertook the collection of subscriptions in the various districts. The total cost of the Extension was £2.671 12s. 6d., and towards this amount £2,058 10s. 5d. has been received, leaving a balance of £613 2s. Id. to be raised to clear the debt. In addition, the in+prest on the overdraft to date amounts to £15 7s, Id* The cost of furnishing the new part of the