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dressed in their national baby costumes. The whole of the
dresses were made by Health Visitors, and a great deal of time
and thought was given to the work. We have had a number of
applications from other local authorities to borrow this exhibit,
and arrangements have been made to lend it to them.
The enthusiasm of the staff was again one of the main factors
of the success of the exhibition.
The number of lectures given during the year is as follows:—
Schools 48 Audience 10,550
Clubs and other Institutions, 62 Audience 4,950
Open-air demonstrations, 45 Audience 15,300
Health Visitors' talks to audiences of
not less than 10 for 10 minutes 400
This number of lectures is an increase on any previous year,
and is probably the maximum number that can be done with the
present staff. One hundred and seven of the lectures were given
in the evening mostly between 8 and 10 p.m.
The number of pamphlets have been increased by seven to
thirty-five. The additional ones published during the year were
on:-
Clothing, Eye-sight, Food, Rheumatism in Children, Smallpox,
Smoke Abatement and Tuberculosis.
The number of films in use now is 17, and of these 7 are our
own production.
The monthly edition of "Better Health" has been distributed
during the year, and we still have a great demand for copies.
Unfortunately, it has not yet been possible to increase the supply
of 2,000 copies per month.
On the night of the General Election a screen was fixed on
the cottages opposite the Town Hall, and the opportunity was
taken to show a number of health films to a large crowd of people
gathered to hear the Election Results. The Medical Officer
addressed them on several health subjects.