and time, and from its peculiar character one of some perplexity. The Trustees, therefore, would fail in courtesy and justice did they not cheerfully acknowledge the valuable aid they have received from the medical and surgical staff of the Hospital, who have at all times been ready to give the results of their large experience to aid the work, and especially recognizing the zeal and devotion of the Superintendent, Dr. Edward Cowles, in all that has related to these improvements. John N. Borland, M. D., one of the Visiting Physicians, resigned his position March 21, 1876. He was one of the first appointed to the medical staff, and one of the longest in attendance upon the Hospital, and his faithful service in so active a position is entitled to grateful recognition. Winslow Lewis, M. D., one of the staff of consulting physicians and surgeons, died Aug. 3, 1875. Nothing can be added here to the eulogies already pronounced upon him as a good physician and a good man. The vacancy caused by his death was filled by the election of Dr. John N. Borland to the position. O. W. Doe, M. D., who has served the Hospital three years in the medical out-patient department, was appointed March 29, 1876, to the vacancy caused by Dr. Borland's resignation in the visiting physicians' department. On the 29th of March, 1876, A. L. Haskins, M. D., resigned from the medical out-patient service, and the two vacancies existing therein were filled April 18, 1876, by the appointment of T. Hall, Jr., M. D., and E. J. Forster, M. D. Mr. Munroe Smith resigned his place as apothecary, January 11, 1876, and Mr. Alexander Rae was appointed to the position. It is the duty of the Trustees again to recognize the interest manifested in the Hospital by its friends in many pleasant and unobtrusive ways. Gifts of fruit and flowers, of books, of religious offices, these all cheer the sick and weary; and though the acknowledgment is a matter of annual occurrence, it is none the less grateful to repeat. Some complaints there have been of the conduct of the Hospital, generally founded upon misapprehension, how ever. All complaints have been heard patiently, and acted upon as circumstances seemed to fairly warrant. The institution is certainly in a better condition for accomplishing good than ever before. It has more capacity, better discipline, better system, and a Superintendent zealous and interested in its greater success. For this greater success the Trustees are hopefully looking. Respectfully submitted, The Board of Trustees, W. H. KENT, President. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT AND RESIDENT PHYSICIAN. CITY HOSPITAL, April 30, 1876. TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES : GENTLEMEN: I have the honor to present herewith my Annual Report of the Hospital for the past year. The following table shows the number of patients who have, each year, applied for admission, and been treated at the Hospital: The number of patients, classified according to their diseases, who visited the Hospital for advice and treatment in the out-patient department, was as follows: Medical diseases, under charge of Drs. Doe and Haskins. 2,295 Surgical diseases, under charge of the Visiting Surgeons 3,843 Diseases of the Eye, under charge of Drs. Williams and Wadsworth 1,727 Diseases of the Ear, under charge of Dr. Green 375 66 Skin 66 Dr. Damon. 864 |