During the summer time an emergency hospital is maintained at Coney Island. This is strictly for emergency cases; these are treated and transferred as soon as able to bear the long journey to the main hospital at Flatbush. Last season the Coney Island hospital did most acceptable work. THE HELP. One complaint of a serious nature has been made against the character of the help who are employed. A large number of convalescents are used in the hospital, but many permanent employes must be maintained, and in the minor positions the wages allowed by the city are not sufficient to attract the most satisfactory people. A slight addition to the wages now paid would remedy this, and secure to the public service, people willing and qualified to do satisfactory work. SUPPLIES. During the past year there was a considerable shortage in clothing, bedding and other supplies, especially during the last six months. This was in consequence of the appropriations being too small, and the necessity therefore of stopping the purchase of necessaries. It is hoped that there may be no future trouble on this score. The total salary list on the 31st of December, 1901, was $35,662.50. For the month of January, 1902, about $15,000 additional has been asked for. The following statistics of the general service in the borough of Brooklyn will be of interest. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT W. HILL, Brought forward... Furnishings and equipment for Cumberland Street Hospital 1,000 iron beds for Kings County Almshouse, at $3.75 each.... (Most of the beds now in use are of the old strap iron variety, with straw ticks. They are difficult to keep clean, uncomfortable, and the constant refilling of the ticks with straw is an expense that should be abolished.) Total for supplies and contingencies.. MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS. $283,400 30 15,000 00 3,750 00 $302,150 30 Additions, alterations and repairs, as per list..... $41,500 00 Clothing for insane. 4,000 00 New ambulances, horses, stable supplies, etc. 10,000 00 4,300 00 |