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plot, which must be devised in such a way as to ensure a simple
continuity of ideas throughout. The principle following in preparing
the pictures has been to make them self-explanatory, so
that something would be learned from seeing them even if there
were no printed matter. To enforce the lesson the greatest
care has been given to the sub-titles. These must be simple and
accurate, and while conveying a considerable amount of information
they must be concise and pointed. The composition of these
sub-titles has entailed a great deal of time and thought, and has
involved the preparation of what amounts to a small volume for
each film. For instance, in the Maternity and Child Welfare
film there are 40 sub-titles, and in addition to the care required in
preparing these pictures and sub-titles, minute directions were iserted
for the guidance of the film printers. The whole of this
work has been done by the staff of the Public Health Department.
The arrangements of the plot, the writing of the sub-titles and the
photography has been the work of Mr. Bush, Mr. Kent and
myself under the direction of Dr. King Brown. In many cases
it has been necessary to arrange " scenes " in order to illustrate
the evil effects of bad hygenic conditions, as for instance in the
case of Tuberculosis, to show the results of overcrowding. These
scenes have been staged in a skeleton room made of three-ply
wood and erected in the garden of the Tuberculosis Dispensary by
the Building Works Manager. In every case the " actors " and
actresses " have been members of the staff and patients attending
clinics of the departments, and thanks are due to them for
their valuable help.
The School in the Sun—This film is 390 feet long. The photographs
were taken by myself at Rollier's School at Cergnat. It
has been used considerably during the year for the purpose of
educating the public as to the value of sunlight in the prevention
of disease.
The Production of Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) Milk.—795
feet long. This film was prepared in 1924. It deals with the production
and transport of Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) Milk
from the cows on the farm to the bottle at home. That part of