Leader, FRANK THOMAS

An Appeal on behalf of THE TAUNTON AND SOMERSET HOSPITAL EXTENSION SCHEME, by Lt.-Co!.
Sir DENNIS F. BOLES , Bart., C.B.E.
The Taunton and Somerset Hospital is specially connected with Jubilees. A public meeting was held in Taunton in 1809, the fiftieth or Jubilee year of King George III , in order to start an appeal to provide hospital accommodation for West Somerset. The appeal was successful and a hospital with accommodation for twenty-six beds was opened. In 1887, the Jubilee of Queen Victoria, a Nursing Institute and Out-patients' Department were added. Although from time to time the accommodation of the hospital has been increased, this year's Jubilee sees the-need for many extensions and improvements. The hospital addresses a special plea to motorists, for the pressure on the wards is largely due to motor casualties which prevent or delay the admission of patients from the neighbourhood.
Sir Dennis F. Boles represented
Somerset constituencies from 1911 until
1921.
Contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and should be addressed to [address removed]