Buntingford Board of Guardians
Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room on Thursday (yesterday).
Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mr F.B. Cannon (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Dimsdale, Captain H.H. Williams, Messrs. H.C. Marshall, C. Fraser, H.S. Ward, A.W. Page, T.J. Stick, A.J. Hayes, G.C. Wilson, and W.J. May, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), and the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin).
MASTER'S REPORT
The Master presented his monthly report, which was as follows: Number of inmages - men 26, women 18. Casuals admitted - men 77, women 5, children 2. During the month 5 males were admitted, and 2 males and 1 female discharged.
CASUALS
Since the last meeting 310 casuals have been admitted, against 174 for the corresponding period last year.
VISITORS
On January 30th, at 6.30 p.m., Mr A.J. Hayes visited the casual wards and signed the visitors book.
On January 31st, four members of the Hertford Board visited the House and signed the visitors book.
GIFT
A gift of apples has been received from Mr E.G. Thody, and much appreciated.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
The House Committee reported as following: "The House Committee visited the House and found all the inmates comfortable and happy. We recommend the estimate for painting the walls of the chapel be accepted, also that the existing fireplace be removed and a radiator installed. With regard to the ironing room, we recommend the flue be covered by wire netting as recommended by the fire insurance inspector."
RELIEVING OFFICER
The question of the appointment of a Relieving Officer in succession to Mr H. Macklin, whose retiremeny dated as from 31st January, 1928, was discussed.
The Chairman read the Sub-Committee's report, and said that although the Committee had put forward certain suggestions he wished to make it quite clear that they were prepared to fall in with any suggestions of the Board, including advertising the post.
Mr Hayes proposed that the post be advertised, and this was seconded by Capt. Williams, and carried.
TENDERS
Three tenders were received for the provision of a bath at the Institution hospital, the tenders being as follows:
Mr G Handy - £5 18s. 0d.
Mr C.H. Poulton - £6 19s. 0d.
Messrs J. Hamilton - £7 4s. 6d.
It was agreed to accept Mr Handy's tender.
FIRE INSURANCE
The Clerk read the report of the Sub-Committee appointed to go into the question of the fire insurance of the Institution, and stated that the entire building had been surveyed by the Sun Insurance Company's Surveyor, who was reporting in due course. The Clerk also reported that a cheque had been received in settlement of the claim lodged in respect of the recent outbreak of fire at the Institution.
OTHER BUSINESS
The other business was of a formal nature.
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