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From the above tables it will be seen that the clothing of
67 children was not in a satisfactory state of repair, and the
footgear of 92 children was likewise unsatisfactory.
The Education Committee has made during the past few
years, serious efforts to deal with the problem of defective footgear
among the scholars by voluntary means and much good work
has been done. But there is little doubt that in many instances
the defective condition of the footgear as well as the clothing is
due to the parents not keeping such of these articles as are
repairable in repair. Garments should not be worn until they
are dirty and torn, but should be washed, cleansed and repaired
at regular intervals. I am sure that if this fact were universally
acted upon, there would be fewer cases of unsatisfactory repair
of clothing and footgear among the scholars.
\Hair, Scalp and Body.
The state of cleanliness of the children attending the public
elementary schools has engaged the attention of the Education
Committee during the year. The following tables state the results
of the medical examination of the school children in relation to
these matters :—-