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DIRECTORY
GLASGOW
LANARKSHIRE
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS— continued.
GLASGOW OPHTHALMIC INSTITUTION,
126 West Begent Street.
Patron— The Right Hon. the Earl of Stair
Directors— Sir James Watson, chairman ; The Hou. William M'Onie,
Lord Provost of Glasgow ; Archibald Arrol, George Browne, James
A. Campbell, ll.d., James Clark, Sir Peter Coats, J. S. dimming,
m.d., Bev. Marcus Dods, d.d., J. Struthers Hamilton, William
Bairn, David M'Cowan, A. G. Macdonald, William Maclean, James
Millar, Samuel J. Moore, m.d., Bailie Ure and J. B. Wolfe, m.d.
Consulting Physician— Samuel J. Moore, M.D.
Acting Surgeon— J. B. Wolfe, m.d.,f.r.g.s.
Acting Physician— ,1. S. dimming, m.d.
Acting Surgeons— J. M'Gregor Bobertson, m.a.,m.b.,o.m., and A. T.
Thomson, m.d.
Honorary Treasurer— J ames Clark, National Bank, 8 Union st
Secretary— Henry Johnston, 125 Buchanan 8t
MACFABLANE'S SCHOOL,
Surrey Street, Gorbals.
Founded by the late Mrs. Waddell, of Stone-field, for the purpose of
founding and maintaining a school in the Barony of Little Govan or
Gorbals, for teaching a competent number of girls reading, writing,
sewing, and the principles of religion. Tbe patronage and management
of said school were vested in the testator's trustees, and after their resig-
nation or decease, in the Minister and three Elders of the parish of
Gorbals, with the Magistrates of Gorbals. Since the extension of the
municipality the three senior Bailies of Glasgow have been appointed hi
room of the Magistrates of Gorbals, with the Minister and three Elders
of the parish. Number of girls taught is about 60. Applicants for ad-
mission must be eight and under nine, but no children whose parents or
guardians receive parochial relief can be admitted. Those named Mac-
farlaue have a preference.
Teacher — Miss Davidson
Secretary — Thomas Smith, 14 Main st. Gorbals
THE M'LACHLAN FREE SCHOOL,
107 Cathedral Street.
Trustees— The Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Ministers of the City and
Gaelic Churches
Teacher — John Pryde
Established under the will and testament of the late JohnM'Lachlan,
of Calcutta, dated 20th August, 1819, for the education of the male and
female children of poor Highlanders residing in and about Glasgow.
The education given to the boys consists of reading, writing, arithmetic,
.English grammar, geography and writing from dictation ; and to girls
reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geography, sewing and
knitting. Average attendance of scholars — Boys, 111 ; girls, 102.
MUBDOCH'S SCHOOL,
27 St. Andrew's Square.
Managers— The Magistrates of Glasgow and the Ministers of the Estab-
lished Church in Glasgow
Teachers — Robert Walker & David Picken
This bequest of the late James Murdoch, jun., merchant in Glasgow,
dated 19th May, 1823, was made for the maintenance of a school for
boys, for reading, writing, and arithmetic. Schools are supported under
this bequest, one of them in Rotten row, under an arrangement with the
Industrial School Society, by which that society provides food, fuel, &c.
The other schools are situated in St. Andrew's square and Springburn,
the average attendance at these being about 390.
THE MAXWELL SCHOOL.
Trustees — The Hon. the Lord Provost and Magistrates of Glasgow, Rev.
J. F. S. Gordon, D.i>. and Rev. B. S. Oldham, a.m.
Mrs. Blackhurst, late of Preston, left her means, consisting of thou-
sands of pounds, to found an institution in Glasgow, under the above
designation, for giving an education to poor children, vested in the
power of said trustees. Meanwhile, the Trust is at interest till a sufficient
sum accumulates.
WILSON'S SCHOOL,
87 Montrose Street.
President— William Wilson
Treasivrer— James King, 115 Wellington St
Teacher— George Liddell
LOGAN AND JOHNSTON SCHOOL,
71 Greenhead Street.
Secretary £ Treasurer— Henry Bruce, 77 Benfield st
Founded under the wills of the late William Logan and his spouse,
Mrs. Jean Johnston, or Logan, for the education, upbringing, and assist-
ing in life of poor or destitute step -children or orphans of Scottish ex-
traction , those bearing the names of Logan or Johnston always to be
preferred. One hundred and twenty girls receive a plain English edu-
cation, including reading, writing and arithmetic, and also sewing
and knitting. Each child receives one suit of clothing and two pairs
of shoes and stockings yearly, and is provided with some refreshment
in the forenoon of each day when attending school.
GLASGOW HUMANE SOCIETY.
President (ex-officio)— The Lord Provost
Vice-President — Peter Stewart
Secretary— Dr. B. D. Tannahill, 2 Cathedral st
Treasurer— R. B. Stephen,
Directors— The President, Treasurer, and Visitors of the Faculty of
Physicians and Surgeons, ex-officiis ; Peter Stewart. Thomas Frame,
G. Munsie, J. Knox, H. Lamberton, James S. Hamilton, Thomas
A. Mathiesov:, Alexander Harvey, William Wilson & Forrest Frew
Officer— George <<eddes
The Society was instituted in 1790 for tbe purpose of giving encourage-
ment to efforts for rescuing persons from drowning on tbe Clyde. An
officer U kept permanently stationed at the Society's house in the Green,
provided with proper apparatus for saving life and resuscitation. Tbe
Society gives rewards in money, and occasionally awards their medal, to
persons who have particularly distinguished themselves by their efforts
in saving human life.
GLASGOW EAR HOSPITAL,
28 Elmbank Crescent.
Honorary Treasurer— Bobert Gourlay, Bank of Scotland
Secretary & Acting Treasurer — Adam Sutherland, 75 West Nile st
Co Hector— George Smith, 57 West Nile st
Honorary Medical Staff— Dv. B. Scott Orr, Dr. James Morton, Dr. J;
Cowan Woodburn, Dr. Joseph Coats, Dr. Thomas Beid, Dr. A. K.
Irvine, Dr. A. L. Kelly and Dr. J. Gardner
Aural Surgeon — Thomas Barr
Assistant Aural Surgeon — James Erskine
Matron — Miss Henrietta Hall
GLASGOW INSTITUTION FOR ORPHAN AND DESTITUTE
GIRLS,
Homes, 339 South York Street, Glasgow, & Whiteinch Home, Partick.
Secretaries — Mrs. Gow, Oairndowan, Dowanhill ; Mrs. Kerr, 5 Newton
pi ; & Robert Blyth, C.A. 115 St. Vincent st
Treasurer— J. O. Mitchell, 69 East Howard st
Matrons— Miss Hislop and Mrs. Clark
Barony Dispensary, 518 St. Vincent Bt— Dr. Buchanan & Dr. Halket,
medical officers.
GLASGOW DISPENSABY FOR SKIN DISEASES,
Elmbank Street.
-Secretary— James Grahame, 101 St. Vincent st
Treasurer— A. S. M'Clelland, 115 St. Vincent st
Medical Officer— Professor M'Call Anderson, m.d.
Gratuitous advice to the poor afflicted with skin diseases on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, at 2 o'clock p.m. In connection with the Dis-
pensary two wards for skin diseases are provided in the Western Lifirm-
arv, to which tbe directors have power to send the more serious cases.
A practical course for students is held during the months of May,
June and July each year. The Dispensary is entirely supported by
voluntary contributions.
GLASGOW DISPENSARY FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST AND
THBOAT,
107 Dundas Street.
Pliysician — P. A Simpson, m.d:
Honorary Secretary — A. Webster
WEST OF SCOTLAND CONVALESCENT SEASIDE HOMES,
Dunoon.
BOAHD OF MANAGEMENT.
Promoter — Miss Beatrice Clugston, of Glasgow
President — Sir Peter Coats, of Auchendrane, Ayr
Vice-President — William Maitland, 34 Candleriggs
Hon. Treasurer — John Gray, banker, 191 Ingram st
Hon. Secretary — W. MacLean, writer, 81 Bath st
Medical Officer in Glasgow — Bobert Perry, m.d. 252 Buchanan st
Consulting Surgeon to the Homes — J. Denuiston, m.d. Ferry Brae,
Dunoon
Secretary and Collector— Bobert Hillhouse, 58 George sq. Glasgow
This institution is designed for the necessitous and deserving of the
industrial classes who have been in illness, in order to give them the
benefit of the restorative influences of a short residence at the seaside
during the period of convalescence. Since the Homes were opened, ten
years ago, 14,584 patients have been restored to health. There is accom-
modation for 150 persons, and, added to a generous diet, there is
afforded the benefit of the best medical advice and medicines, as also the
use of superior hot and cold water baths. The Board of Management
earnestly appeal for annual subscriptions and donations, these being the
only source of revenue. It may be well to mention that each donor of
.£10, or annual subscriber of £1, is entitled to recommend one person
annually for admission to the Homes.
GLASGOW CONVALESCENT HOME (LENZIE),
Office, 4 Bath Street.
Chairman — William Ker
Visiting Medical Offcers—D. P. Stewart and William Whitelaw
Examining Medical Officer — John Wilson
Matron — Miss Smith
Treasurer — John Pirrie, 207 West George st
Secretary — George Paterson, 183 West George st
Co llec tor— James Dougall, 4 Bath st
For convalescent patients from the Royal and Western Infirmaries of
Glasgow and the general public of Glasgow and neighbourhood. Ac-
commodates 67 inmates.
ASSOCIATION FOR THE RELIEF OF INCURABLES FOR
GLASGOW AND THE WEST OF SCOTLAND,
Offices, 68 Bath Street.
Managers — Promoter, Miss Beatrice Clugston. Members ex-officio : —
The Hon. the Lord Provost, the Lord Dean of Guild, the Deacon
Convener, the Dean of the Faculty of Procurators, tbe President of
the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons, the Provosts of Airdrie, Ayr,
Crossbill, Dumbarton, Govan, Greenock, Hamilton, Helensburgh,
Billhead, Lwiue, Kilmarnock, Binning Park, Kirkintilloch, Mary-
hill, Paisley, Partick, Pullokshaws, Renfrew, Eothesay, and Ruther-
gleu
Ciiairman — The Hon. the Lord Provost
Deputy -Chairmen — Sir Peter Coais, Peter Denny, and Leonard Gow
Hon. Treasurer— B. B. Junor, Clydesdale Bank, 14 Miller st
Secretary— W . T. M'Auslane, G8 Bath st
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