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price, to mothers attending the Welfare Centres. On an average
60 lbs. per week are sold,
(7) MILK PRIORITY SCHEME. Under this scheme, put into
operation by the Woolwich Food Control Committee, arrangements
were made to supply milk to mothers, and children under five
years of age, in priority to other customers. 2,920 cards
were issued during the year,
(8) BRITISH HOSPITAL FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES,
This is a Maternity Hospital and school for midwives and monthly
nurses. An arrangement existed by which an Ante-Natal Clinic
was conducted, jointly with the British Hospital, at the Town
Hall, Dr. Mackenzie acts as Medical Officer to the British
Hospital.
Owing to the return of the former Medical Officer of
the British Hospital from war service this arrangement will
shortly cease.
(9) WOOLWICH AND PLUM STEAD MATERNITY HOME.
This is a small home in Vicarage Park, Plum stead", managed by a
voluntary Committee, containing 15 beds for unmarried mothers.
It was opened on November 25th, 1918. There is accommodation
for eight mothers and babies. The average number in the home
is 7.8 and the average duration, of stay after the birth of a
child is about two months.
(10) AMERICAN NURSERY. The American Nursery at, 15 Brent
Road was started a year ago for the children of women munition
workers, The funds were given by the American National Allied
Relief Contaittee and the furniture by the American Red Cross
Commission to Great Britain. The Chairman of the Committee is
Mrs. Srskine Childers, M,B.S., and the Hon, Secretary, Miss
Monks. 21 infants and toddlers under 5 are taken in and there
is a staff of 8, Since the armistice any babies suffering
from malnutrition have been admitted.
DR. MACKENZIE'S REPORT.
The work done for the welfare of mothers and children
is as follows:-
1. CONSULTATIONS. At these Consultations the
babies are weighed and examined and the Mothers are advised as
to the best means of 'keeping their children healthy. They
are advised as to the importance of fresh air and cleanliness
and as to the proper rules for feeding. Samples of simple
clothing are also shown to them and they are encouraged to make ,
rather than to buy baby clothes. All the Consultations are well
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