W. C. B. Fifield, M. D. (Aug.-Nov.), William Ingalls, M. D. (AprilJuly), G. W. Gay, M. D. (Aug.-Nov.). Ophthalmic Surgeons - H. W. Williams, M. D. (April-June and Oct. -Dec.). O. F. Wadsworth, M. D. (Jan.-March and July-Sept.). Pathologist-W. P. Bolles, M. D. Physicians for Medical Out-patients Hall, Jr., M. D. E. J. Forster, M. D., Thomas Physician to Department for Skin Diseases, Out-patients — H. F. Damon, M. D. Physician to Department for Ear Diseases, Out-patients-J. Orne Green, M. D. Department for Surgical Out-patients, Assistant Surgeons — J. A. Fleming, M. D., J. G. Stanton, M. D. Physicians to Department for Diseases of Women, Out-patients W. E. Boardman, M. D., J. R. Chadwick, M. D. Medical House Officers -C. W. Brown, J. C. Lyman, J. G. Bridgham, J. B. Foley. Medical Externes - O. H. Marion, E. O. Otis. Surgical House Officers — B. F. Gorman, R. K. Noyes, C. A. Wheaton, J. C. Cutter. Surgical Externes - C. C. Sheldon, W. D. Robertson. McLean Asylum for the Insane. Washington Street, Somerville. The McLean Asylum is a branch of the Massachusetts General Hospital, and is under the control of its board of officers. It was opened for the reception of patients October 6, 1818. It received its name from John McLean, who, at his decease, bequeathed the sum of $100,000 to the institution. From the date of its opening to December 31, 1875, 6,064 patients had been received. During the last year, 239 patients have been treated, of whom 16 were discharged recovered, and 41 much improved, or improved. The weekly average number of patients was 156. Rate of board from $15 to $50 per week. The report of the asylum is published annually in connection with that of the hospital. In June, 1875, the Trustees purchased for $75,000 a tract of land containing about 107 acres, in Belmont, about seven miles from Boston, on the Fitchburg Railroad, for the use of the asylum. The situation is one of great beauty, elevated and salubrious. The greater part of the tract is now covered by a fine growth of trees and an apparently copious supply of water is found at a convenient distance. The ground has been partially cleared, surveys have been made and studies of building plans prepared, but no further action has yet been taken. OFFICERS. [General Officers the same as those for the Massachusetts General Hospital on a previous page.] Superintendent - George F. Jelly, M. D. First Assistant Physician — C. E. Woodbury, M. D. Second Assistant Physician · Medical Student and Apothecary - W. F. Sanborn. Steward-George W. Whittle. Matron― Mrs. Abby M. Whittle. Supervisors-Elbridge S. Upham, Miss Lucia E. Woodward. Boston Lying-in Hospital. 24 McLean Street, Boston. Organized in 1832, for the relief of poor and deserving women during confinement. The first building for the use of the hospital was situated on Washington Street, near the present site of Rollins Street. In 1853, the corporation bought 40,000 feet of land on Springfield and Worcester streets, on which the building now used by the Home for Aged Men was erected. For several years prior to 1872 the hospital had not, by itself, furnished the accommodation for lying-in women for which its charter provided; the objects of the institution were, however, carried out by the annual contribution of $1,000 to the New England Hospital for Women and Children, at which place the same class of patients was cared for. This donation ceased in 1871, and in January, 1873, the Board of Trustees opened the house numbered 24 McLean Street, with accommodations for 18 patients. In April, 1876, the next house was added, with wards for 18 additional patients. Urgent cases are received at any time. Whenever it is possible, application for admission must be made to the attending physician at the hospital, at least one week before the expected date of confinement, between 10 and 11 o'clock on any week-day. A few free cases are taken. The lowest rate of board is $20 for the two weeks next succeeding confinement, and, except for special reason, no case will be kept longer than that after confinement. Patients taken at the hospital prior to confinement will be charged one dollar a day for board, and expected to perform any light duty required of them. The two weeks' board must be paid upon entrance, or an obligation with surety for its payment must be furnished; and in no case will any portion of this sum be refunded, should the patient leave the hospital before the expiration of the two weeks. The position of House Physician is filled by third-year medical students. The term of service is three months. Relatives may be admitted to visit patients on each day of the week, except Sunday, from 3 to 4 P. M. OFFICERS. President-Francis Boyd. Consulting Physicians - Francis Minot, M. D., J. P. Reynolds, M. D., C. E. Buckingham, M. D. Visiting Physicians — Henry Tuck, M. D., W. L. Richardson, M. D. Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary. 176 Charles Street, Boston. This institution owes its origin to Drs. Edward Reynolds and John Jeffries, who, in November, 1824, opened a small room in Scollay's Building as a dispensary for the gratuitous treatment of the poor afflicted with diseases of the eye. In March, 1826, the success of their efforts had been such that their dispensary was regularly organized as the Boston Eye Infirmary. A month later, it was incorporated by the State Legislature under its present title. It was soon after removed to Court Street, and six years later to the Gore Mansion in Green Street, where it remained till 1850. It was then removed to the building now occupied in Charles Street, which was dedicated July 3 of that year. Patients The Infirmary receives all patients with diseases of the eye and ear, making application for treatment. More than 8,000 patients are annually treated. The infirmary is open daily, except Sunday, from 9 to 11 A. M. who require admission as boarders may be received on payment of at least five dollars per week; three weeks' board must be paid in advance. All applications for admission must be made at the infirmary. The number of beds is forty-seven. Patients may be visited by their friends daily, except Sunday, between 11 and 12. Physicians are invited to attend the practice of the surgeons, any day, from 9 to 11 o'clock. Students are admitted on Monday and Friday, throughout the year, from 9 to 11 o'clock. Clinical instruction is given to physicians. and students by the members of the staff. Annual meeting of the corporation the last Thursday in October. The Board of Managers meet on the first Tuesday of November, February, May, and August. OFFICERS. President-Edward H. Clarke, M. D. Secretary Augustus Lowell. Ophthalmic Surgeons — Hasket Derby, M. D., H. L. Shaw, M. D., F. P. Sprague, M. D., B. J. Jeffries, M. D., Robert Willard, M. D. Aural Surgeons-H. L. Shaw, M. D., C. J. Blake, M.D. Microscopist and Curator of the Pathological Cabinet — B. J. Jeffries, M. D. First Assistant and Interne-Jonas Clark, M. D. Second Assistant and Externe – Richmond Barss, M. D. Boston Lunatic Hospital. First Street, South Boston. The hospital was built in 1839, and was subsequently enlarged by the addition of two wings in 1846. The buildings, including yards and gardens, occupy five acres of land. The hospital has a capacity for 200 patients, and is maintained by the city of Boston, being under the management of the Board of Directors for Public Institutions. The hospital is intended particularly for the insane of the city of Boston, and its use is now restricted to those only who have a “settlement” in the city. The poor are admitted without charge, but board is paid by those who are able. Patients are committed to the hospital by the Judge of Probate for Suffolk County, or may be admitted by the President of the Board of Directors, under the Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts for 1862, chap. 223. (See laws and ordinances affecting physicians and others.) Application for admission should be made at the office of the Board of Directors, 30 Pemberton Square, or at the hospital. On the 1st of July, 1876, there were 207 patients in the hospital. Superintendent and Physician — C. A. Walker, M. D. |