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a consulting centre in the district. Apart altogether from the
valuable information which X-Rays provide, the prestige of the
dispensary is bound to suffer if it does not keep abreast with
scientific progress in this respect.
The duties of the Secretary-dispenser, Miss E. M. Russell,
have remained as arduous as before, and have been discharged
by her with the efficiency and accuracy that always marked her
work. In addition, she has the important and sometimes difficult
task of interviewing patients on their first attendance, and her
influence with them and her tact, have contributed materially
to the smooth running of the Department.
I have also to thank Mr. Erank Jennings, the Hospital Secretary
and House Governor, for his cordial and practical co-operation,
and the Matron for once more supervising the nursing arrangements,
which have proved most satisfactory.
The Dispensary is greatlv indebted to the Chief Administrative
Officers, Dr. G. H. Dart, Medical Officer of Health for Hackney,
and Dr. F. I). Ross-Kevt, Medical Officer of Health for Stoke
Nev ington, for the interest which they have continued to show in
the Department.
In conclusion, I wish to express my gratitude to the Tuberculosis
Dispensary Committee, and to the representatives of the Boroughs
of Hackney and Stoke Newington, for their assistance and support
durng the year.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. W. Hamilton,
Clinical Tuberculosis Officer.
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