Opening of the Rotherham Hospital and Dispensary : dedicatory services.

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[1874]
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    chair. The Rev. J. H. Norton, gave out the opening hymn, which was then sung by those present, led by the Church Choir, and Dr. Sewell, who accompanied on the harmonium. The Rev. C. J.* Hamilton, then read selected portions of Scripture, after which the Rev. R. Mosley, offered prayer. The Old Hundredth Psalm—“All people that on earth do dwell,”—was given out by the Rev. W. J. Gates, and this having been sung the religious part of the opening meeting was brought to a close. JAMES YATES, Esq., in the course of his opening address, said, that speaking on behalf of the Provisional, General, and Special Committees, and of the friends and supporters of the institution, he thought he might safely say that they were now met under circumstances which called for their warm congratulations to each other, and thanks to Almighty God. (Hear, hear.) A great and good work was now accomplished. The anxious wishes for eight or nine years, of not a few, and the willing labours of others for several years past, had been rewarded by the general sympathy and sup- port of all classes in the neighbourhood. All classes had most cheerfully and generously so contributed to the funds as to enable the committee to pronounce the Rotherham Hospital and Dispensary in a fit state from that day forward for the reception of patients. (Cheers.) The Committde felt that they might safely say that there was no other building in the country which was better planned for hospital purposes than that building. (Hear, hear). The arrangements were such as would ensure thorough attention and comfort to each poor unfortunate individual who might be brought within those walls. The house-surgeon, they were aware, held a most important position, and the honorary medical staff had recommended a gentleman for that post, in whom they had the greatest confidence. He might be pardoned here for referring to some reports which had been stated in regard to this matter. Some people had as- serted that the committee had been a little extravagant in the salary they had given to the house-surgeon. Now, the committee had felt it their duty to make the appointment at such a salary, in order that full confi- dence might be inspired in the mind3 of the unfortunate, suffering patients. He put it to them—Would they, if