Annual report of the Children's Hospital for the treatment of hip disease at Sevenoaks : 1944.

  • Children's Hospital for the Treatment of Hip Disease (Sevenoaks, England)
Date:
1944
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Credit: Annual report of the Children's Hospital for the treatment of hip disease at Sevenoaks : 1944. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    9 5 Friends of the late Mr. ¥. D. Ibbett, who had expressed a wish that instead of flowers at his funeral money should be given to this Hospital, generously contributed a total of £57 14s. od. £25 of this, given by the Rotary Club of Sevenoaks, was earmarked for new cots, and it is intended to put the whole amount, eventually, to that use. £6 5s. od. was also given in Memory of Mrs. F. Currey, who always took a great interest in the Hospital, being a great lover of children. The Committee regret the loss of these two and several other friends and supporters who died during the year. The Presbyterian Church continued to hold the Sunday morning Services at the Hospital, and generously gave a total of £22 is. od. to the funds for the use of the room. The Women's Section of Toe H also continued to use the room for their Monday evening meetings, and gave donations to the funds. The Wardens' Post is still retained in case of need. Major P. G. Thompson resigned from the Committee, as he expected not to be returning to Sevenoaks, and Miss E. A. Amsden and Miss D. Coleman were elected as members. The Hospital Lodge became vacant by the death of Miss Byron, who had rented it for four and a half years, and the Committee decided to let the gardener and his family live there again. The bottom Flat at Hope Lodge was let to Miss C. C. Drummond. The “ Blue Bird ” Fund again received generous contri¬ butions from dances, etc., the opening of the grounds of Emmetts, Ide Hill, and “ Hillside, Sevenoaks, and other donations. A list of these is on page 9. The Savings Group again beat all its previous records up to the time the Hospital closed. The Committee extend their most grateful thanks to all who helped the Hospital by giving their services in many ways, as well as those who gave donations in money or kind. They also warmly thank all the Officers and Staff, the Hon. Auditor, Mr. G. Young, and especially the Matron and Staff for the arduous work carried out during the period of intense enemy activity, and Mr. Moreton for his invaluable help and advice during this trying time. C. E. PYM, Chaivrncin. 26th March, 1945.