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"Nurse Brophy left in June and her place at the Aural Clinic
has been taken by Nurse Morris. Mr. Rushton continues to arrange
the clerical work of the session."
During the year arrangements were negotiated with the Prince of
Wales General Hospital at Tottenham for the admission of chronic
cases of ear discharge for mastoid operation, at a fee of £5 5s. each
plus 8s. per day maintenance. Four cases were referred for operation.

Mrs. Thorne, L.D.S., reports as follows:—
"For the purpose of giving a concise report, the year 1932 has
not been the most favourable one. There has been a re-distribution
of schools into two geographical areas and this has, to some extent,
interfered with the giving of any very accurate summary for the
year. Comparisons with figures of previous years must be limited
to a few schools. Excepting these difficulties, the year has been
a fairly successful one and the number of new families added to the
permanent clientele of the Clinic has been very gratifying.
"The number of scholarship patients is small, but is increasing
slowly. These scholars are unfortunate in that they are not under
regular dental inspection. The number of children holding free
places in the Secondary and Technical schools must be considerable
and would surely justify a yearly visit.
"The Nursery School 'toddlers' have been duly inspected. Out
of 83 only 31 had sound dentitions, and of the 52 requiring treatment,
only 22 accepted. This is a very low figure of acceptance,
since the Head Mistress interviewed the mothers and explained the
necessity of early treatment.
"The teachers are most courteous and helpful at inspections and
do all in their power to popularise the service.