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Scotland.
have spared no pains to make it worthy of the trust which has been reposed in them by the Govonioi-s . They do not venture even to hope that they have succeeded in making a perfect building , but they do venture to hope that it will be found to approach more nearly to perfection than any building of the kind that has hitherto been erected . ( Cheers . ) It is perhaps almost unnecessary to say so , but still it may be as well to mention , that they have succeeded in obtaining a plan , the elevation of which is most beautiful , and which will be an honour and an ornament to the town ; and though they by no means undervalue this , still it was with them altogether a secondary consideration ; their
chic £ I may almost say their only , thoughts were , in the first instance , directed to the internal arrangements , in order that they might obtain all the improvements which the experience of practical men and modem science could suggest . ( Hear . ) When I say that we obtained the assistance of Professors Chris tisou and Symo , and that we have adopted the improvements which their vast experience and great knowledge of the subject enabled them to point out , I feel it is hardly necessary for me to add more . We , however , had the farther advantage of the criticism of Dr . Guy and other metropolitan medical men of great skill . To them we are indebted for sound suggestionsall of whichwith
, , the concurrence of Professors Christison and Syme , have been adopted . We thus flatter oiu-selves that all that human foresight could devise has been done ; and that wc shall be able with confidence to say to the Governors of the Institution , and , what is of far greater importance , to the poorer inhabitants of this district , we have provided a building worthy of the age in which we live , and supplied with all that modern skill and science can devise for the relief of human suffering . ( Loud cheers . ) I might ivith safety conclude now , feeling satisfied that I have said enough to recommend this noble Institution to the cordial support and approval of the community . There ishoweverone point
, , farther , to which I am anxious to call your attention , and it is this , that this building , in addition to other improvements , possesses this novel feature , and it is one of such vast importance , that I wish to attract the attention of this great assemblage while I notice it , —that whereas in om- old Infirmary , and in too many institutions of a similar nature , there are no convalescent wards : —
in this building , attached to every large ward , there ivill be a largo , airy , and cheerful apartment , to which those who are recovering from sickness can resort during the day . The inestimable advantage of this I need not dwell on—those who have ever been visitors or inmates of our old building will hilly appreciate it . { Hear , hear , " andapplausc . ) It has to me been long a ' source of deep distress , that the limited accommodation of the old building compelled us to dismiss patients at a time when , perhaps of all others , it was most advisable to retain them . I have now the inexpressible comfort of thinking that this great deficit will be removed , and that there ivill be ample accommodation for the
convalescent as well as all other classes of patients . I might enlarge on many of the other great and valuable properties which this hospital will possess ; such as its spacious wards , with 1 , 500 cubic feet for each patient ; the large and well-ventilated corridors , in ivhich the patients can take exercise in bad weather and in winter ; and I could refer to the healthy airing-grounds , and to our noble esplanade , with its splendid view ( this speaks for itself ) . But I will not detain you farther . I will now conclude with earnestly recommending this noble charity , —the only description of charity ivhich by the occupants cannot well be abused—to the liberality of the public . ( Alause . ) The rich may
, pp give of their abundance , and from the poor we shall be happy to receive their mite ; for all contributions are gratefully received , and will be faithfully applied . To those who are unable to give at all , I woidd say , Afford us your sympathy ; and to one and all , I say , Give us your prayers . ( Loud and long-continued cheering . ) Lord PANMURE followed , and with a loud and distinct voice , heard at a very considerable distance from the platform , said , — Gentlemen , His Grace the Duke of Atholl has been pleased to mention my name in connection with that ofthe Chairman ofthe Institutionin laying the foundation-stone of which we
, have now been engaged , and I cannot avoid adding a few words to what has just fallen from my honourable friend . And , first of all , I am glad to bid my noble friend , the Duke of Atholl , a hearty welcome to the county of which [ have the honour to be Lord Lieutenant ; and next , to bid my noble friend a hearty welcome in my own name . ( Cheers . ) And , gentlemen , 1 have , as chief
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Scotland.
have spared no pains to make it worthy of the trust which has been reposed in them by the Govonioi-s . They do not venture even to hope that they have succeeded in making a perfect building , but they do venture to hope that it will be found to approach more nearly to perfection than any building of the kind that has hitherto been erected . ( Cheers . ) It is perhaps almost unnecessary to say so , but still it may be as well to mention , that they have succeeded in obtaining a plan , the elevation of which is most beautiful , and which will be an honour and an ornament to the town ; and though they by no means undervalue this , still it was with them altogether a secondary consideration ; their
chic £ I may almost say their only , thoughts were , in the first instance , directed to the internal arrangements , in order that they might obtain all the improvements which the experience of practical men and modem science could suggest . ( Hear . ) When I say that we obtained the assistance of Professors Chris tisou and Symo , and that we have adopted the improvements which their vast experience and great knowledge of the subject enabled them to point out , I feel it is hardly necessary for me to add more . We , however , had the farther advantage of the criticism of Dr . Guy and other metropolitan medical men of great skill . To them we are indebted for sound suggestionsall of whichwith
, , the concurrence of Professors Christison and Syme , have been adopted . We thus flatter oiu-selves that all that human foresight could devise has been done ; and that wc shall be able with confidence to say to the Governors of the Institution , and , what is of far greater importance , to the poorer inhabitants of this district , we have provided a building worthy of the age in which we live , and supplied with all that modern skill and science can devise for the relief of human suffering . ( Loud cheers . ) I might ivith safety conclude now , feeling satisfied that I have said enough to recommend this noble Institution to the cordial support and approval of the community . There ishoweverone point
, , farther , to which I am anxious to call your attention , and it is this , that this building , in addition to other improvements , possesses this novel feature , and it is one of such vast importance , that I wish to attract the attention of this great assemblage while I notice it , —that whereas in om- old Infirmary , and in too many institutions of a similar nature , there are no convalescent wards : —
in this building , attached to every large ward , there ivill be a largo , airy , and cheerful apartment , to which those who are recovering from sickness can resort during the day . The inestimable advantage of this I need not dwell on—those who have ever been visitors or inmates of our old building will hilly appreciate it . { Hear , hear , " andapplausc . ) It has to me been long a ' source of deep distress , that the limited accommodation of the old building compelled us to dismiss patients at a time when , perhaps of all others , it was most advisable to retain them . I have now the inexpressible comfort of thinking that this great deficit will be removed , and that there ivill be ample accommodation for the
convalescent as well as all other classes of patients . I might enlarge on many of the other great and valuable properties which this hospital will possess ; such as its spacious wards , with 1 , 500 cubic feet for each patient ; the large and well-ventilated corridors , in ivhich the patients can take exercise in bad weather and in winter ; and I could refer to the healthy airing-grounds , and to our noble esplanade , with its splendid view ( this speaks for itself ) . But I will not detain you farther . I will now conclude with earnestly recommending this noble charity , —the only description of charity ivhich by the occupants cannot well be abused—to the liberality of the public . ( Alause . ) The rich may
, pp give of their abundance , and from the poor we shall be happy to receive their mite ; for all contributions are gratefully received , and will be faithfully applied . To those who are unable to give at all , I woidd say , Afford us your sympathy ; and to one and all , I say , Give us your prayers . ( Loud and long-continued cheering . ) Lord PANMURE followed , and with a loud and distinct voice , heard at a very considerable distance from the platform , said , — Gentlemen , His Grace the Duke of Atholl has been pleased to mention my name in connection with that ofthe Chairman ofthe Institutionin laying the foundation-stone of which we
, have now been engaged , and I cannot avoid adding a few words to what has just fallen from my honourable friend . And , first of all , I am glad to bid my noble friend , the Duke of Atholl , a hearty welcome to the county of which [ have the honour to be Lord Lieutenant ; and next , to bid my noble friend a hearty welcome in my own name . ( Cheers . ) And , gentlemen , 1 have , as chief