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CIVIL CONDITION.
MALES.
FEMALES.
Single,
201 Single, 57
Married,
118
Married,
74
Widowers,
29
Widows, 30
Twenty-eight applicants have been refused admission, 17 males and 11 females. Of the male patients 33 per cent. were laborers, and 51 per cent. were single or widowers; of the females 32 per cent. were domestics, and 54 per cent. were single or widows.
It is now five years since the new hospital was first occupied, and year by year there has been a steady increase in the number of patients admitted ; this increase presenting an annual aver- age of about 15 per cent. The number admitted this year was
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509, an increase over the number last year (441) of 15 per cent., or the same as the average for the last five years.
These figures show that the increase of this year is not due, alone, to the fact of our having increased accommodations, but to the natural growth of the Hospital. There are, as yet, no signs that this growth has reached its proper limit, but many indications that our capacity must be largely increased before the Hospital can fully occupy its legitimate field, and fully meet the demands justly made upon it. There are to-day in the Hospital 55 patients, every bed in the wards and four in private rooms being occupied. This shows that the new wards were added none too soon, and that the need which was felt and urged in former re- ports was a real one. A like demand and one as real now exists ; already the number of beds for women is found to be too small. We have fifteen, and three private rooms. Our daily average num- ber of women for the past year has been 14, and many times during the year it has been difficult to make suitable provision for these patients. We have reached the limit of our capacity here, but the Hospital is still growing, and this demand will be- come more and more pressing.
The new wards, which were designated for male patients, have been occupied eight months, and are very satisfactory in all respects. They are easily warmed and well ventilated, and add very much to the convenience as well as to the capacity of the Hospital.
The number of Ophthalmic cases treated has been much larger than ever before. This class of patients has heretofore been small; but is likely to show a large increase in the future. A suitable ward or room for these cases is much desired.
There have been two births during the year. What I have said in former reports as to this class of cases remains true, but the gratifying prospect of an early provision for such patients renders its repetition now unnecessary.
The work of the laundry increases with the growth of the Hospital. Our primitive arrangements have long been felt to be inadequate and lately some much needed machinery has been pro- cured by which this work can be more quickly and economically done. Concerning the building itself, however, it is necessary to
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repeat the language of my last two reports. It is very appar- ent that this building, designed for an entirely different purpose, is not adapted to our present needs; it is not in keeping with the rest of the Hospital, it is incomplete and inconvenient and should, at once, be replaced by a suitable building, in which we should have (what we now have not) proper arrangements for disinfect- ing clothing as well as for the ordinary laundry work.
The Training School for Nurses continues to be a very im- portant and successful department of the Hospital. The young ladies who are the pupils of the school do all the work of nurs- ing, and evince a devotion, enthusiasm and painstaking care that receive voluntary testimony from many grateful patients.
The school should be fostered and encouraged, and whatever will add to its welfare should be provided so far as is possible. And here I refer again to the subject of a " Nurses' Home " men- tioned in former reports, and frequently alluded to by members of the visiting staff.
There are now fourteen pupils in the school which is as many as we can accommodate, and more commodious and cheerful quarters for them are very much desired.
The pupils of the school have received the usual text-book and bedside instruction with lectures from the Matron and members of the staff, also a course of anatomical lectures, which were much appreciated, given by Dr. A. C. Getchell, a former house officer.
In January the graduating exercises of our first class were held at the Hospital when five nurses received their diplomas. These graduates are now all engaged in private work in this city.
Many friends of the Hospital continue to manifest their inter- est in various ways.
The members of the visiting staff have rendered faithful ser- vice, the value of which cannot be too highly appreciated ; and all who are connected with the Hospital have shown a com- mendable interest in their work.
Finally, I desire to express my appreciation of the continued and considerate favor which I have received from your Board.
CHAS. A. PEABODY, Superintendent and Resident Physician.
WORCESTER, December 6, 1886.
Cases treated and their results, from December 1, 1885, to December 1, 1886.
MEDICAL.
DISEASES.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1885.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Well.
Relieved.
Not relieved.
Not treated.
Eloped. Died.
Total.
Abdominal Tumor .
1
1
2
·
.
Albuminuria
.
4
1
5
·
Alcoholism .
1
3
1
5
4
.
.
1
·
Asthma .
Bronchitis
6
8
14
5
5
10
· 4 1
Cancer of Stomach
2
2
1
1
Catarrh of Bile Duct
1
1
1
1
Chlorosis .
Colic .
Constipation
1
. 3
15
4
1
·
15
Diabetes
1
1
.
1
1
Diarrhœa
7
3
10
4
3
2
9
1
Dysentery
1
1
1
1
Dyspepsia
1
2
5
8 2
7
1
8 2
1
1 2
Epileptiform Dis.
2
2
2
2
2
Exhaustion
5
1
6
5
1
6
Fever, Intermittent.
15
15
13
1
1
15
Fever, Typhoid
2
10
3
15 2
10
1
4
Gastralgia
2
2
4
4
2
3
1
2
3
Hematuria
2
4
2
3
1
6
Hospitalism
1
.
6 1 1 2
1
2
1
3
Malingering
Neurasthenia
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
Obstipation .
1
1
.
.
·
1
1
Poison, Acid
1
1
1
.
.
·
1
·
1
1
1
1
.
1 1
1 1
Debility
12
1 1
·
1
1
·
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
Febricula
Gastritis
Gastro-Enteritis .
3
2
2
1
1
·
5 3 1
1
1
1 1 1
Infants
1
1
1
Insanity
2
1
3
2
1
1
2
·
·
1
1
1
Pertussis .
1
1
.
.
·
2
1
1
Eczema .
1
.
Enteritis
Erysipelas
·
.
4 5
Heart Disease (Valvular).
1
Hemoptysis
Hysteria
1
.
11
Angina Pectoris .
1
·
1
1
2
2
2
.
2
1
Cephalalgia
1
·
1
·
1
.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1886.
ADMITTED.
DISCHARGED.
.
1
·
1
Locomotor Ataxy
2
·
11 2
2
1 10
.
1
.
1
.
CITY HOSPITAL.
MEDICAL .- Continued.
DISEASES.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1885.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Well.
Relieved.
Not relieved.
Not treated.
Eloped.
Died.
Total.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1886.
Poison, Lead
2
2
Poison, Opium
1
1
1
Paralysis
Phlegmasia Dolens.
1
10
3
14
.
6
3
1
3
13
1
Pleuritis
4
1
5
2
3
.
·
.
Pneumonia
16
1
17
9
3
4 16
1
Pregnancy
Purpura Hemorrhagica
Rheumatism
1
12
1 32
1 15
. 15
.
.
1 31
1
Stomatitis
1
.
Uterine .
6
22
28
11
9
2
2
2
26
2
Vertigo .
1
1
·
.
1
·
·
1
Vaginitis, Infantile
1
1
.
·
·
212
1
1
1
.
.
.
.
3
3
2
.
.
1
·
1
·
1
1
. ·
.
1
.
·
3
3
2
.
·
1
Phthisis
5
2
1
1 19
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ADMITTED.
DISCHARGED.
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SURGICAL.
DISEASES.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1885.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Well.
Relieved.
Not relieved.
Not treated.
Eloped.
Died.
Total.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1886.
Abscess . .
1
6
5
12
6
1
11
1
Ankylosis, false .
2
2
.
.
Aneurism, traumatic .
2
2
2
Calculus, vesical
1
·
.
.
1
1
.
Cancer
1
Cellulitis
2
2
1
·
1
1
Cystic Tumor
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
Coxalgia
Disease of Testis
1
.
1
1
1
Epithelioma .
2
2
2
2
.
Fistula in Ano
2
2
.
1
1
Eczema .
1
1
2
1
Hematocele
1
3
2
5
1
3
1
5
Hernia .
1
1
1
1
Hernia, Diaphragmatic
1
1
1
1
Hydrocele
5
5
4
4
1
Incontinence of Urine
1
1
1
1
Ingrowing Nail
1
1
1 1
1
.
Neuroma
2
1
Necrosis
1
8
9
4
4
Nevoid Tumor
1
1
1
2
12
. 3 1
Osteo-sarcoma
1
1
·
1
·
1
2
3
1
2
3 1
.
Pyaemia, chronic
1
1
·
4
1
3
4
Senile Gangrene
1
1
.
.
Stricture, Urethra
8
8
Synovitis
1
2
3
1
·
1
.
1 1
.
8
1
Uterine .
.
13
13
4
6
2
·
.
INJURIES.
Bruises
1
7
3
11
6 3
3 2
.
·
1
11
·
Burns
1
6
1
Dislocation, Shoulder
.
2
2
4
2
1
.
1
.
.
4
·
.
5
2
3
5
Caries
2
·
2
1
1
1
1
·
Fistula in Urethra
2
·
2
1
1
.
.
.
1
Lymphangitis
1
1
.
.
. 1
1 2
1 1
Ophthalmic .
6
9
1
1
·
1 1 1
1
1
1
Potts Dis. of Spine
Retention of Urine
4
·
1
Syphilis, sec.
1
5
3
9
3
4
.
.
.
1
.
.
1
1
.
1
1
Ulcer, chronic
ADMITTED.
DISCHARGED.
2
·
.
1
5
5
4
4
3
2
·
2
2
1
·
·
·
·
.
1
1 1
Otitis .
Paraphymosis
1
.
.
8
8
‹
.
7
7
.
15
10
Osteitis .
1 1 1 8 1
Lupus
Hemorrhoids
Cystitis .
.
2
1
CITY HOSPITAL.
SURGICAL. - Continued.
INJURIES.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1885.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Well.
Relieved.
Not relieved.
Not treated.
Eloped. Died.
Total.
In Hosp. Dec. 1, 1886.
Dislocation, Hip
16
.
2
1 17
1
Fracture, Jaw
2
2
Fracture, Clavicle
1
3
1
2
3
Fracture, Ribs
1
Fracture, Vertebræ
Fracture, Humerus
·
.
1
1
·
Fracture, Femur
4
2
6
6
Fracture, Tibia .
3
3
1
1
2
1
Fracture, Fibula
3
3
3
3
Fracture, Tibia and Fibula
4
4
4
Fracture, Potts .
1
1
1
·
Fracture, both Patellæ
1
1
1
1
Fracture, c. c. Skull .
2
2
2
·
Fracture, c. c. Radius and Ulna
4
4
+
4
Fracture, c. c. Femur
1
1
.
.
Fracture, c. c. Tibia and Fibula
1
1
2
2
2
Fracture, c. c. Metacarpals
5
5
2
3
5
Fracture, c. c. Metatarsals
2
2
1
Fracture, c. c. Phalanges
15
15
2
12
14 1
Frost bite .
1
1
2
1
1
2
Injury to Eye .
4
4
2
1
1
Injury to Ears
1
1
1
1
Injury to Face
2
2
2
2
Injury to Wrist
1
1
6
5
1
1
1
·
1
1
1
1
.
·
3
2
1
3
Injury to Leg
2
2
1
1
1
Injury to Foot .
3
3
2
1
Injuries, Internal .
1
.
.
1
1
Sprain
1
1
2
2
2
.
Rupture of Varicose Vein
.
1 1
1
1
1
.
Wound, Contused .
1
·
1
1
1
.
Wound, Gun Shot
1
1
1
1
Wound, Incised .
1
1
1
Wound, Lacerated
4
4
1
3
4
Wound, Poisoned .
I
1
1
1
.
Wound of Scalp
1
1
3
7
·
1
2
2
2
·
Fracture, Radius
1
1
2
2
Fracture, c. c. Humerus
1
1
1
1
Fracture, comp. Tibia
·
1
1
.
·
1
·1
1 6
·
Injury to Hand
5
Injury to Fingers
1
1
·
Injury to Perineum
Injury to Knee
Injuries, Multiple
3
1
5
4
5
1
1
1
.
Ulcer, Traumatic
.
Dislocation, Ankle
1
2 1 1 R11NN.
1
.
.
1
1
4 1
·
.
-
1
.
1
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ADMITTED
DISCHARGED.
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DONATIONS.
Mrs. F. H. Kinnicutt, dressing gown, shirts, etc .; Mrs. W. W. Rice, periodicals ; J. E. Pratt, periodicals and games ; F. B. Knowles, box of oranges; Miss Workman, old linen, etc .; Geo. H. Bushnell, periodicals ; Mrs. Briggs, shirts ; Miss Davenport, flowers ; Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Williams, bandages ; Mrs. Adams, books ; Mrs. H. W. Chapin, books and pieces; Miss Brigham, May flowers ; Miss Louisa T. Young, pieces ; Young Ladies of the High School, Easter flowers and mottos; Miss Kate Taft, pieces and children's play-things ; Mrs. B. C. Moore, pieces ; E. L. Watson, Esq., of Leicester, illustrated papers; Mrs. Rollins, shirts ; Mrs. Tatman, shirts; Miss Alice Munroe, dolls and play- things ; Mrs. W. W. Rice, flannel wrappers and shirts ; Mrs. Wright, old linen ; H. G. O. Blake, pieces ; Mrs. J. L. Holmes, shirts and pieces; Mrs. J. R. Marble, pieces ; C. A. Upton, shirts and pieces ; Mrs. P. L. Moen, flowers and shirts; L. Walker, N. Walker, N. Rice, N. Hall, and Emma Wilcox, children in Millbury, a scrap-book; Ladies of Central Church, flowers ; Young Ladies of High School, flowers ; Dr. Wesley Davis, invalid rolling chair ; Mrs. S. W. Kent, papers and magazines ; Rev. Mr. Whittaker, invalid rolling chair ; Miss Lucy French, magazines ; Mrs. Damon, magazines ; Miss Partridge, 100 bouquets of flowers during the summer ; Ladies of W. C. T. U., flowers dur- ing the summer ; Miss Reed, Pond Lilies; W. H. Rice, weekly papers ; Mrs. Eddy, papers ; Austin-Street Mission, flowers ; Mrs. G. W. Gill, pieces; Mr. Salisbury, shirts, pieces, etc .; Miss Bacon, clothing, etc .; publishers of the "Spy," a copy of the " Daily Spy " through the year ; publishers of the "Gazette," a copy of the " Evening Gazette " through the year.
During the year many bundles of old linen and cotton pieces have been received from unknown donors; such contributions are gratefully received and are always very useful. They may be left at the Hospital or with the City Messenger, No. 1, City Hall.
ADMISSION OF PATIENTS, ETC.
Applications for admission of patients should be made to the Superintendent at the Hospital, on each day of the week, Sunday excepted, between 9 and 11 o'clock A. M.
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Whenever able the patient should apply in person. When not able to appear in person, application may be made by a friend.
Persons carried directly to the Hospital from the place of an accident are admitted immediately and at all hours.
No person having any contagious disease can be admitted, and no person can be admitted whose case is judged to be incurable, unless temporarily for urgent symptoms which are deemed capable of being relieved.
The ordinary charge per week for accommodation in the wards is $10-which includes medical and surgical attendance, together with medicine, nursing and washing. Persons who are unable to pay, and whose place of legal settlement is Worcester, are admitted as free patients ; all other free patients are charged to the State or to the Towns where they belong. Patients in private rooms are charged $14.00 or more per week according to the requirements of the case.
No person shall visit any part of the premises except on business or at such times as may be fixed for the reception of visitors without the permission of the Superintendent or some one of the Trustees.
On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week, from 3 to 4 o'clock P. M., friends may be permitted to visit patients, though no patient shall receive more than two visitors on the same day. In all cases, however, the Trustees or Super- intendent may exercise discretionary power as to excluding or admitting visitors.
No visitor shall be allowed to give any article of food or drink to a patient, unless by permission of the nurse ; and any article sent to a patient shall be left with the Superintendent.
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES.
The Trustees have made arrangements for giving, at the Hospital, two years' training to women desirous of becoming professional nurses.
Persons wishing to receive this course of instruction must apply to the Superintendent of the Hospital.
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Candidates must be over twenty-two and under thirty-five years of age. They must be of sound health, and must present, on application, a certificate from some responsible person as to their good character.
After approval, applicants are received for one month on probation. During this month they are boarded and lodged at the Hospital, but receive no compensation.
They are subject to the rules of the Hospital, and are under the authority of the Superintendent of the Hospital and Lady Superintendent of Nurses, who have full power to decide as to the fitness of the nurses for the work, and the propriety of retaining or dismissing them at the end of the month of trial. The same authority can discharge them at any time in case of misconduct or inefficiency.
They reside in the Hospital and serve for the first year as assistants in the wards of the Hospital; the second year they will be expected to perform any duty assigned them by the Lady Superintendent, or to be sent to private cases among the rich or poor.
TRAINING.
Those fulfilling the conditions of the probationary month are accepted as pupils. They must sign a written agreement to remain at the school for two years, and to conform to the rules of the Hospital.
The instruction includes -
1. The dressing of blisters, burns, sores and wounds; the preparation and application of fomentations and poultices, of cups and leeches, and of minor dressing.
2. Administration of enemas, and use of catheter.
3. The best method of rubbing and exercising the sick.
4. Management of helpless patients; changing their clothing, giving baths in bed, preventing bed-sores, and managing position.
5. Bandaging, making bandages and rollers, and lining splints.
6. Making beds and changing sheets while the patient is in bed; the care of patients' rooms ; ventilation.
7. Certain emergencies and how to treat them.
The pupils are taught to prepare food, together with drinks and stimulants for the sick, and all that pertains to night, in dis- tinction from day, nursing.
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They are taught to make accurate observations of the state of the secretions, expectoration, pulse, skin, appetite, temperature of the body, intelligence (as delirium of stupor), sleep, condition of wounds, eruptions, effect of diet, stimulants, or medicines ; and to learn the mannagement of convalescents.
Instruction will be given by attending and resident physicians, and surgeons, at the beside of the patients, and in various other ways, also, by the Superintendent of Nurses. Examinations will take place from time to time.
The pupils will pass through the different wards, serving and being taught, for one year. They are supplied with board and lodging, and will be paid ten dollars ($10) per month for the first year, for their clothing and personal expenses. At the expiration of one year they will receive such increase of pay as the Trustees shall see fit.
When the full term of two years is completed, those who have passed a satisfactory examination will receive diplomas, certifying to their period of training, their proficiency and good character.
The right is reserved to terminate the connection of any nurse or pupil with the school for any reason which may be deemed sufficient.
A blank form will be furnished to applicants to be filled in with answers to the following questions in the candidates' own handwriting, and sent to the Superintendent of the City Hospi- tal, Worcester, Mass. :-
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY CANDIDATE.
1. Name in full and present address of Candidate.
2. Are you a single woman or widow ?
3. Your present occupation or employment?
4. Age last birthday, and date and place of birth ?
5. Height, weight?
6. Where educated ?
7. Are you strong and healthy ? and have you always been so ?
8. Are your sight and hearing perfect ?
9. Have you any physical defects ?
10. Have you any tendency to pulmonary complaint ?
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11. Ifa widow, have you children? How many? Their ages? How are they provided for?
12. Where (if any) was your last situation ? How long were you in it?
13. The names in full and adresses oftwo persons to be referred to? State how long each has known you. If previously employed, one of these must be the last employer. One of them must not be a relative.
14. Have you ever been a pupil of any other training school ?
15. Have you read and do you clearly understand the Regulations ?
I declare the above statement to be correct.
REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
JAQUES FUND AND OTHER FUNDS
OF THE CITY HOSPITAL.
WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 3, 1887. To the Honorable City Council: -
In compliance with the provisions of the City Ordinances governing this Commission the undersigned present the follow- ing report of their doings, in and about the several funds in their charge, for the financial year ending November 30, 1886 :- Balance on hand, Dec. 1, 1885, $170,617 80 33,718 36
Receipts during the year,
Total, Payments during the year,
.
$204,336 16 16,036 22
Balance, Nov. 30, 1886, $188,299 94
The several securities and cash balances belonging to the different funds have been carefully examined by the undersigned and found to be properly accounted for. Sundry statements, prepared by W. S. Barton, Esq., City Treasurer, and Treasurer of this Board, showing the receipts and payments on account of the several funds, together with the investments and cash balances carried forward at the end of the year, are appended to this report and make a part thereof.
Respectfully submitted.
BENJ. WALKER, CHAS. B. PRATT, ALBERT CURTIS,
Commissioners of the Jaques Fund and other Funds of the City Hospital.
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To the Commissioners of the Jaques Fund and other Funds of the City Hospital.
GENTLEMEN : - The undersigned, as treasurer of your Board, herewith presents sundry statements, in tabular form and in detail, showing the receipts and payments on account of the several Hospital Funds, and the amounts carried forward on the books of the treasurer at the close of the financial year ending Novem- ber 30, 1886.
CITY HOSPITAL FUNDS.
Dec. 1, 1885, to Nov. 30, 1886.
No.
TITLE OF FUND.
Amounts Dec. 1, 1885.
Receipts during year.
Totals.
Paym'ts during year.
Amounts Nov. 30, 1886.
1
Davis Hospital,
1873 $
2,184 76 $
128 58
$
2,313 34
$ 2,313 34
2
Jaques
1874
153,520 15
30,020 78
183,540 93 $ 7,544 24
175,996 69
3
Curtis
66
1876
1,054 42
41 72
1,096 14
89 75
1,006 39
4
Shaw
66
1877
252 72
30 71
283 43
283 43
5
Tenney
1881
5,000 00
250 00
5,250 00
250 00
5,000 00
6
Salisbury
1884
3,072 99
124 10
3,197 09
3,197 09
7
Gill Hospital Bldg., 1884
1,278 24
10 00
1,288 24
1,288 24
8
Salisbury Hosp. Bldg. 1885
4,254 52
2,602 47 510 00
510 00
7 00
503 00
Totals.
$170,617 80 $33,718 36 $204,336 16 $16,036 22 $188,299 94
INVESTMENTS AND CASH BALANCES.
November 30, 1886.
INVESTMENTS.
Cash
No.
First Mortgages.
Bank Stock.
R. R. Bond.
Deposits.
Totals.
Balances.
Amounts Nov. 30, 1886.
1
$1,000 00
$1,000 00
$ 2,000 00
2
$170,320 00
$1,500 00
1,925 02
173,745 02
$ 313 34 2,251 67 6 39
175,996 69
3
1,000 00 283 43
1,000 00
1,006 39
4
5,000 00
5,000 00
5,000 00
6
3,000 00 500 00
3,000 00
197 09
3,197 09
9
500 00
3 00
503 00
$175,320 00
$1,500 00
$1,000 00
$7,708 45
$185,528 45
$2,771 49
$188,299 94
6,856 99
6,856 99
Sargent Hospital,
1886
$ 2,313 34
283 43
283 43
CITY HOSPITAL.
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS.
RECEIPTS. Dec. 1, 1885, to Nov. 30, 1886.
No. 1. Interest on Railroad bond . $ 80 00 Interest on Savings Bank deposits 48 58
$128 58
No. 2. Proceeds of sales of real estate, viz. : 8 parcels containing about 73,121 square feet of land . 21,992 77 Proceeds of sales of turf . 2 00
Interest on mortgage notes . 7,574 52
Interest on National Bank deposits 301 83
Interest on Savings Bank deposits 34 09
Dividends on 15 shares of Bank stock . 85 00
Bank tax of 1885, refunded by Commonwealth
30 57
No. 3. Interest on Savings Bank deposits 41 72
41 72
No. 4. Rent of Shaw estate, net one-fifth part Interest on Savings Bank deposits . 9 71
21 00
No. 5. Interest on mortgage note 250 00
250 00
No. 6. Interest on Savings Bank deposits 124 10
124 10
No. 7. Interest on National Bank deposits
10 00
10 00
No. 8. Gifts of Stephen Salisbury (additional) 2,576 08 Interest on National Bank deposits . 26 39
2,602 47
500 00
No. 9. Gift of Dr. Joseph Sargent, Jan. 4, 1886 Interest on Savings Bank deposits . 10 00
510 00
$33,718 36
Cash balances, Dec. 1, 1885, viz. :
Fund No. 1. Fr 184 76
Fund No. 2. 1,769 90
Fund No. 3. 54 42
Fund No. 6 .
72 99
Fund No. 7 .
1,278 24
Fund No. 8 .
4,254 52
$7,614 83
Total,
$41,333 19
147
.$30,020 78
30 71
148
CITY DOCUMENT .- No. 41.
PAYMENTS. Dec. 1, 1885, to Nov. 30, 1886.
No. 2. Surveying and setting bounds $ 8 67 Interest on Savings Bank deposits (accrued) . 15 50 Salary of treasurer 125 00 Net income to Oct. 1, 1886, paid to City 7,395 07
No. 3. Medical works, for library
89 75
89 75
No. 5. Net income to Oct. 1, 1886, paid to City .
250 00
250 00
No. 7. Labor, &c., account Memorial ward (bal.) . .
1,288 24
1,288 24
No. 8. Labor, &c., account new ward (balance) . .
6,856 99
6,856 99
No. 9. Medical works, for library
7 00
7 00
$16,036 22
Carried to investment account, viz. :
Fund No. 2 . $21,994 77
Fund No. 4. 30 71
Fund No. 9.
500 00
$22,525 48
Cash balances, Nov. 30, 1886, viz. :
Fund No. 1. $ 313 34
Fund No. 2 . 2,251 67
Fund No. 3 6 39
Fund No. 6
197 09
Fund No. 9 3 00
$2,771 49
Total .
$41.333 19
Respectfully submitted,
WM. S. BARTON,
Treasurer.
Worcester, Mass., Dec. 13, 1886.
$7,544 24
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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DIRECTORS IN 1887.
JONAS G. CLARK,
FRANCIS A. GASKILL,
ADIN THAYER,
THOMAS GRIFFIN,
JOHN O. MARBLE,
HENRY H. MERRIAM,
FRANCIS H. DEWEY,
JAMES E. ESTABROOK,
1888.
GEORGE SWAN, 1889.
E. HARLOW RUSSELL,
1890.
A. GEORGE BULLOCK, 66 1891.
MOSES H. HARRIS, 66 1892.
ORGANIZATION FOR THE YEAR.
FRANCIS H. DEWEY.
COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY.
JONAS G. CLARK, ADIN THAYER, JAMES E. ESTABROOK,
FRANCIS A. GASKILL, E. HARLOW RUSSELL.
COMMITTEE ON READING-ROOM.
GEORGE SWAN, JOHN O. MARBLE. MOSES H. HARRIS.
COMMITTEE ON THE BUILDING.
THOMAS GRIFFIN, ADIN THAYER. HENRY H. MERRIAM.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FRANCIS H. DEWEY, JONAS G. CLARK, A. GEORGE BULLOCK.
LIBRARIAN. SAMUEL S. GREEN.
ASSISTANT-LIBRARIANS.
LUCIE A. YOUNG, JESSIE E. TYLER, ELLEN L. OTIS,
M. JENNIE BARBOUR, SARAH D. TUCKER.
TERM EXPIRES.
Dec. 31, 1887.
PRESIDENT. SECRETARY AND TREASURER. JAMES E. ESTABROOK.
WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
DIRECTORS' REPORT.
To the Hon. Samuel Winslow, Mayor, and the City Council of the City of Worcester :-
The Directors of the Free Public Library respectfully submit their twenty-seventh annual report.
The citizens of Worcester have continued cause for congratu- lation on the growth and usefulness of the Free Public Library.
The whole number of bound volumes in the Library is 66,909, being an increase during the year of 2,968 volumes.
The number of volumes delivered for home use was 137,790, and the number of volumes delivered for reference use was 62,176, making an aggregate of 199,966 volumes, during the year ; this does not include the delivery on Sunday, for use within the building of 1,849 volumes, which would make the whole number 201,815.
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