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It is not considered advisable to form a class.
The number of ante-natal visits is about 760. Many of the women
come to the office for a personal talk about their domestic difficulties or
for help with sewing or cutting-out and knitting.
The Weighing Centre is now held in St. John's Institute, Larcom
Street, on Tuesdays from 2 to 4.
156 babies have been brought to the consultations, 70 from St.
Mary's Ward and 86 from St. John's, with an average atrendance of 28,
not including the older children.
Dr. Stanley Brook has been attending every week since Christmas,
before that every fortnight. He sees all the new comers and as many of
the others as require attention. Only incidental treatment is given.
Dried milk and virol, &c., are sold at cost price and garments at the cost
of the material.
There is a short chat on health if time allows, and demonstrations
on cooking and needlework.
Sales of garments take place from time to time, the profits aiding
the funds. Teas always cover the cost.
A Penny Bank is to be started in April in order that the mothers
can put small amounts in the War Savings,
Inspection.—On January 2nd, Dr. Seekings, Medical Inspector for
the Local Government Board, visited the Centre officially sending a
satisfactory report later.