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The absence of noise and smell, which were inevitable accompaniment
to any work done in the Shelter, was gratefully noted by
mothers and workers alike.
Christmas Tea Party.
In January, 1,106 mothers, each bringing one child, were entertained
to tea by the Borough Council in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe
Town Halls. The condition of admission to the party was
that each mother should have made a minimum of 12 attendances
at the Centre during the previous year. The Health Visitors worked
hard to make the party a success, and the Town Hall staff gave much
valued assistance.
Summer " Outing."
The Health Visitors organised a day at Southend for those
mothers who had been thrifty enough to save their pence for this
purpose during the year. 200 mothers, with at least twice as many
children, achieved this happy result, and thoroughly enjoyed their
day by the sea.
National Mothercraft Competitions.
Five mothers from the Town Hall Centre were successful in
obtaining certificates in the National Mothercraft Competitions
arranged by the National League for Health, Maternity, and Child
Welfare.
Two obtained 1st class certificates, and three obtained 2nd
class certificates.
It is hoped that the example set by these mothers will stimulate
many more to enter for these competitions in the ensuing year.
Mildred A. Thynne
(M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H.).
Medical Staff —Maternity and Child Welfare.
The Committee finally adopted the following report, but as it
does not come into the year under report, the matter will be dealt
with in the next annual report.
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