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toddlers were admitted on Saturday, Ist September. The number
will gradually be increased until the full complement is reached.
The date of the official opening has yet to be fixed."
At the date of writing the Home has been in full swing for
nine months. I might add that it has been very greatly appreciated
by the mothers of Bermondsey, and nothing but good has
been spoken of it by those who have had the advantage of
spending a short holiday there.
The farming land in connection with it has been let to the
Beautification Committee, who have erected on it four propagating
houses at a cost of £900. Prom these the flowers and
cuttings necessary for the open spaces in Bermondsey are
supplied. The Home is also supplied with fruit and vegetables
from the gardens.
The grounds immediately attached to the house have been
put in the charge of Mr. Rose, and are in excellent condition
and very much appreciated by the mothers. When the Home
was first started many mothers were allowed to take a toddler
besides a baby, but this had to be stopped, as it was found that
the mother could not reap any benefit from the holiday if she had
to look after two children. The rule, therefore, of only allowing
one child to be taken has been rigidly enforced to the advantage
not only of the mother but of the management. The Home is
being formally opened by the Rt. Hon. J. Wheatley, M.P.
(Minister of Health) on the 26th July, 1924.
DENTAL TREATMENT.
The following report has been submitted by the Municipal
Dental Officer which shows a steady advance in so short a period
in this branch of the Council's work:—
I have the honour to submit the Third Annual Report of the
work carried out at the Dental Treatment Centre during the year
1923.