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Superintendent and late Proprietor of the Maitland Cottage
Sanatorium, Peppard, by which the Council maintains beds
at the Sanatorium, paying a fixed charge (raised from 28s.
to 30s. a week in 1910) for each bed when occupied, and
20s. a week when unoccupied. Dr. Carling during the year
1909 made arrangements to vest the Sanatorium in trustees,
and put it under control of a Management Committee appointed
by the Governors.
For further particulars, see page 842 of the Council's
Minutes, 1909.
80. Numbers treated. The Council now maintain seven
beds, five for men and two for women. All the beds were
kept occupied throughout the year. There were generally
more patients anxious to go than could be accommodated.
The male applicants numbered 40, and the female 17. 35
patients were admitted, compared with 41 in 1909. Of
these, 9 stayed for one month, and the remainder for longer
periods. None stay at the Council's expense for more than
six months. One died from pneumonia following a severe
haemorrhage. All the others returned home in improved
general health, and showed a decided increase in weight.
Most showed very great improvement, and were able to
resume their ordinary duties. Several were kept for a time
at the Sanatorium after ceasing to be chargeable to the
Council. Some of these earned their keep by performing
light duties.
80a. Nature of Cases. It would be a mistake to suppose
that the majority of the cases sent were very early ones;
the contrary is nearer the truth. No case of course is sent
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