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were divided into two sets, one for children in senior departments and one for
those attending junior departments The Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor and Mrs.
W. E. Mullen) kindly entertained to tea the prize winners and four other children
from each school (two girls and two boys) whose answers were adjudged as next
best to those of the prize winners. We are much indebted to the Head Teachers
and staffs of the various schools for their invaluable help and co-operation. It is
they who establish in the minds of the children an interest in health.
Health Poster Designs.
Children in the elementary schools were also again invited to enter a
competition in the designing of health posters. Seventy-five designs were submitted from six schools. One prize was awarded to a pupil of St. George-theMartyr
School. Arrangements were made for children to see the posters at various
schools.
Meeting for Mothers.
Following the usual custom during Health and Baby Week, the Thursday
afternoon class at the John Street Centre, was made the occasion of a special
address and of a distribution of certificates.
The Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor and Mrs. W. E. Mullen) presided and
kindly distributed the certificates of congratulation to those whose children had
attended the Centre from early infancy until the age of five years; also to those
who had recently beecome entitled to certificates for completing attendances for
active immunisation against diphtheria.
Miss Marjorie Abrahams, of the Diet Department, St. Bartholomew's
Hospital. spoke on "Food for Young Children." There was a good attendance,
and the address was much appreciated.
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Public Mortuary.
The Public Mortuary provided by the Council is situated in Goldsmith Street.
During the year 51 bodies were deposited. There were 44 post-mortem
examinations made, and 3 inquests held. On 4 occasions bodies awaiting burial
were removed to the mortuary on account of inadequate accommodation in the
homes. Thirty-nine bodies were brought in by order of the Coroner, and 8 by the
Police.