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4.
Instructions in Mothercraft and Hygiene (contd.)
until September 1939. Assistance. is given at the
Centre in cutting out garments. Patterns of the
most suitable woven garments are given away; also
directions for making knitted garments, and advice
as to the choice of suitable materials. A sewing
machine is available for use of the mothers at 10, John
Street and instruction in its use is given as required.
Up-to-date model garments for babies and young children
are always on view at the Centres.
17½ lbd. White Vest Wool and 183 hanks of
Welsh wool of a special quality were sold at cost
price to the value of £15-5-0.
Maternity Outfits ere on sale at the Centre
at cost price. No outfits were sold during the year.
DENTAL TREATMENT.
A Dental Clinic is maintained at 10, John Street
for the provision of dental treatment for nursing and
expectant mothers and children under five years of age.
68 mothers and 63 children attended for
treatment.
HOME HELPS.
33 Cases were attended by the Home Helps.
The applicants contributed £6-18-6 towards the cost.
CONVALESCENT HOMES.
30 Mothers and 62 children were sent away to
Convalescent Homes
INFANT LIFE PROTECTION.
There were no foster mothers on the Register
in 1939. Applications are received from time to time
from parents and others desirous of placing children
with suitable foster mothers; but much difficulty is
experienced in finding suitable homes where foster