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On December 9th, Dr. N. Beattie gave a lecture at the Barking-side
United Methodist Church, entitled "The Social Evil"—
" Temptation."
During the year the Propaganda Committee was officially
recognised by the British Social Hygiene Council (successor to the
National Council for Combating Venereal Diseases)), and a
representative from the local Committee has been elected to the
British Social Hygiene Council's Executive Committee.
SECTION V.—OTHER SERVICES.
1. Bacteriological Laboratory.—The Essex County
Council provides free bacteriological examinations for most
specimens at their laboratory in London. Examinations of such
urgent specimens as diphtheria swabs are examined in the
laboratory at the Public Health Offices. The accompanying
table shows how much these facilities are appreciated, 806
specimens having been examined during the past year.
Specimens for diagnosis of Venereal Disease are examined
at the London Hospital; for Tuberculosis at the Essex County
Laboratory.