Aylburton Cottage Hospital, opened October 1882. (General)

by Jefff , West London, Middlesex, Thursday, December 05, 2013, 16:53 (4000 days ago) @ Jefff

The same Welsh newspapers site gives another paper's report on the opening of the Cottage Hospital. Published the same day, this shows the British History site was in effect also correct in stating the Hospital was opened "by Mary, wife of Charles Bathurst".

From the Weekly Mail, 14th October 1882,

"AYLBURTON-ON-SEVERN.
THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL,— On Wednesday afternoon an interesting event took place at Aylburton, a contiguous village to Lydney, in the formal opening of a cottage hospital by Sir James Campbell, Bart., on behalf of Mrs Bathurst, of the Park. The institution has been created under the auspices of the last-named lady and Mr Bathurst, who, although invalids, have taken a very deep interest in the matter. The residence of the late Mr Tuckwell, surgeon, has been taken over by the committee, and fitted up under the latest sanitary improvements. There will be a resident surgeon and a trained nurse. With regard to the medical aid, it may be added that both the local and neighbouring members of the faculty have promised their gratuitous help and several of the leading medical gentlemen of Gloucester, with Dr. Waddy, house surgeon of Gloucester Infirmary, have very kindly come forward with their promises of support. There was a special service at half-past one held in the hospital, at which the Vicar of Lydney (the Rev. J.T. Trollope) officiated. Later in the afternoon luncheon was served in the dining-room at the old mansion, Lydney Park, on which occasion some 80 persons were present. Sir James Campbell presided, and there was a numerous company present. Later on there was a tea and public meeting. The hospital will be carried on by subscriptions, and already the parishioners and their friends have provided a substantial fund."

http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3372384/ART192/aylburton

ALSO

From the Weekly Mail, 25th November 1882,
"LYDNEY-ON-SEVERN.
DISTRICT COTTAGE HOSPITAL.— A numerously attended concert was given in the Assembly- rooms, on Tuesday night, on behalf of the District Cottage Hospital. There was some excellent party singing by a glee party from Blakeney. The programe was well sustained."

http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3372438/ART157/lydney%20hospital

From the Cardiff Times, 23th May 1885,
"LYDNEY.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL.— The annual meeting was held on Wednesday, Mr G. B. Keiling presiding. Among others present were Mrs Willisford, Miss Bathurst, and Miss Tarleton (the Park), Mrs Keiling, Mrs Woodruff, Miss Gimblett, Dr Currie, Messrs Joseph Taylor, J. R. Smale, H. P. Turner, G. Clarke, and A. H. Manly, hon. sec. The secretary presented the general financial statement, showing a total income of £171,18s,2&1/4d. The average income per week for the years 1883 and 1884 was £3, whilst the average weekly ex penditure for the same period was £2,17,8d. The chairman made reference to the loss the institution had sustained in the death of Mrs Bathurst, of the Park, who besides acting in the capacity of joint president with Mr Bathurst was also one of the trustees, and served on the general, house, and ladies' visiting committees, as well as being joint hon. treasurer. He stated that he had been requested by the Rev. J. J. James, Highfield, to move the following resolution — "That this meeting pledges itself to do its utmost, both in its general and individual capacity, to maintain so valuable an institution, in addition to which it would prove of all things the most appropriate and truest memorial of its founder. Mrs Willsford having seconded the resolution, it was carried unanimously. Mr H. P. Turner proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, which Mr Taylor seconded, and the meeting terminated."

http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3422662/ART245/lydney%20hospital