The Receipts of the Hospital for the year 1899 amount to Tls. 37,646.68 being Tls.
08 grenter than for 1895 On the Ex-re side, House Expenses are larger by 274.80, due to the increased cust of all supplies; and Salaries by Tls. 620.31, owing to a large staff of Sisters, and snail advance in the renumeration of the late Secretary during the latter mouths of his life. On the other hand Genera' are smaller by Lis, 712.23, and Medicine by tls, 1,412.68; there is still, however, a1 amount of is. 770.00 to pay for the passage of the three Sisters who arrived from h¢ towards the end of the year. No Surg Instruments being required from hom~ during the year, accounts for the reduction in the Medicine account. The amount written off Furniture has been Tls. 538.02 Suspense Account,—On the completion of the improve. ments and extensions ce buildings, the sum standing to debit has veen transferred to Land ani Buildi The Keceipts (Treatment Account, balance of Grant from the French Municipality Tuterest and Disinfecting Stove, less the difference between the Grant from the General Municipality and the amount expended) are Ts, 37,381.42.1 0 And Donations. 2065.26.00
Tls. 37,646.68 Against in 1895...... 5) 2461.60 The Expenditure (including the amount written off Furniture) amount to... 5, 29,143 Against in 1893... 4. 23,5-9.18 The "Mortgage" still stands at 1" 34,000.00
Pp 5,0 00° The Capital has been credited WIED veesecessseneere ey 8820.63
This amount is larger than has been the case for some years back, but is not so much due to the increased charges now made for treatment, as to the longer time the first and second-diss patients have occupied tl: e wards. thanks the following Donations The Governors bog to acknowledge with
From A. R, Leake Esq., balance of boxing cou - 2201 Captain Sutton Soliveiras the Magistrateof Mixed Court.
The Consul-General for France. £6.13.4.
Mrs. John Cooper very kindly presented to the Lady Superior fifty dollars to be used for the benefit of the poorer patients, and fifty dollars was given by another lady towards the Christmas dinner for the same class, These contributions were much appreciated.
The whole of the new buildings, rearranging of certain parts of the old Hospital, and General Improvements have now been completed, and are proving of very decided benefit to the patients, and will, itis trusted, meet the requirements of the Community for some years, In consequence of the increased number of patients, snd the extra work entailed, the Physicians suggested an increase in the staff of Sisters having a practical knowledge of Hospital work. After very careful consideration it was decided to obtain from-home tiv additional ones, three, of whom have already arrived, and two more are expected. 'There is mow' regular night service, two Sivers Teh begu deviled on the recontendation ing specially appointed for all-night daty. of the Physicians that, a special fee should be charged for the performance of the more important surgical operations.—This has only been sanctioned on the distinct understanding that, in no case will it affect the free and poor patients, and that the Governors reserve to themselves the right to remit such charge on any special case being brought before them.
The following changes in the Board of Governors have taken place during the year Mr. Pelham Warren has succeeded Sr. Byron Brenan, and Dr. Schuitaler, Dr. Koappe. Mr. Alford's retiring from China, Mr. McEwen took his place fora shore time, and on his leaving for home Mr. R. inglis was appointed. The Rey. Pere Meugniot has returned.to France, and his place will be taken by Mr. P. Brunat. The Governors have to deplore the death of Dr. Zedelius, whose Jong service had been of great advantage to the Hospital and which was thankfully acknowledged at their meeting of 15th March Dr. Yaulun was appointed in his place, and will resume his saar on his return from home in " short time.
On Dr. E. E. Henderson retiring from China, Dr. R. J. Marshall waa appointed Assistant Surgeon.
Mr. Alexander Thurburn, who had been Secretary and Treasurer since 1874, died on Gth September, to the sincere regret of every one connected with.the Hospital. The Governors desire to record their appreciation of the very efficient service he ever gave. Mr. J.D. Thorburn has een appointed in his place.
The Governors have much pleasure in thanking Mr. Rofas F. Eastlack for kindly auditing the accounts, A. MELEED, Chairman, Shanghai, 8th February, '900.
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