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advantage of this offer of lectures, a large number remains which, so far,
has not awakened to the need and the opportunity. The best work has
been done often in comparatively small meetings, which have incorporated
in their syllabuses a definite series of lectures, dealing with one group of
related subjects. From my own experience of speaking at such meetings,
and still more in the discussion which follows the lecture, it is a pleasure
to note the growing interest and understanding appreciation of the
subjects set forth. It cannot be emphasised too strongly that ignorance,
and not a little stupidity, oan be dissipated only by the slow but sure
method of continued enlightenment. In this realm results cannot be
dazzlingly spectacular, but the success of what many regard as more
''practical'' measures ultimately depends on the steady advance against
the enemy called ignorance.
In all, 63 lectures have been arranged for 14 centres. 47 lectures have
been given up to time of writing this report. Again and again, members
of audiences have expressed their appreciation of the opportunity of
learning more about these vital matters, which has been provided by our
Health Authority, and wished that such knowledge had been theirs
years ago.