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must be moved as he looks upon the sea of upturned eager faces; it is
a golden opportunity. The soil is there; it only needs the man and
the hour. Whenever possible, fit in an exhibition of dancing or
"movements" by the pupils. This will add numbers of the parents to
the throng.
The Special Lectures at the Exhibition Hall.
There is a welter of choice here. A word of warning. Engage
lecturers whom you have heard yourself or concerning whom you have
reliable evidence that they have the voice and equipment. The metallic
voice, the awkward pause, the lack of personality, the man or woman
without confidence, the prosy party, all may wreck an evening. The
people will say " Never again."
Aspiring Assistant Medical Officers should start their oratorical
career by teaching ambulance to boys' brigades or boy scouts' classes
and so on through men's clubs, pleasant Sunday afternoon meetings, etc.,
until they gain their platform legs. Loyalty to a fellow colleague is
not loyalty, but folly if he or she is pushed on to a platform on a big
night, without experience. In engaging lecturers, the question of
expense may bulk largely. Remember too, that many prefer to listen
to their own health staff. The Medical Officer of Health, Tuberculosis
Officer, School Medical Officer, Maternity Medical Officer and V.D.
Officer may suffice, when the Borough and staff is large enough.
There should always be a lecture on Tuberculosis, with lantern
slides. A lecture to men, and another to women, in Venereal Disease
is desirable and will occupy two separate evenings. These will not
cost anything.
The prime importance of the public's milk supply makes it impossible
for a Health Week to be contemplated without reference to this subject.
The National Clean Milk Society, 3 Bedford Square, London, W.C.,
and their Chairman, Mr. Wilfred Buckley, C.B.E., will occur to the
organiser's mind. If approached some weeks in advance, Mr. Buckley
or an able substitute, might be available for a lecture on " The
Production of Certified Milk on an English Farm." This lecture is
accompanied by a film. A short film is available if there is a lecturer,
and a long film, containing explanatory matter, if no lecturer is present.
The Society look to the local authority to supply the apparatus and
operator. The cost of such a lecture might work out at two guineas
plus travelling expenses. If a lantern and operator have to be hired,