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It is difficult to write in an annual report about the work of a mortuary.
It is being utilised not only by St. Pancras but also by Islington and Finsbury
who pay part of the cost. As from 1st October, 1958, Paddington will also
participate. The result will be that the scheme should be most economic. The
Committee will realise that there is much secretarial work associated with the
work of a pathologist and it is essential that he should be able to dictate his
report while he is operating. We have secured this by an inter-com amplifying
equipment whereby the Pathologist's secretary can take down full notes without
actually being in the post mortem room This system is working extremely well.
Smoke Nuisance
The nuisance from the Camden Motive Power Depot has continued and there
have been various meetings with representatives of the railway authorities. At
the time of writing this report attempts are being made to control the nuisance
by the use of smokeless fuel. These experiments, although costly, have been
carried out in a spirit of co operation and it is hoped that they will bring
some immediate relief to the neighbourhood. The present programme is electrification
of the railways within 10 to 12 years and partial dieselisation within five.
S.P.A.C.A
The St. Pancras Association for the Care of the Aged is composed of members
of the various voluntary agencies in the Borough concerned with the care of the
aged, and representatives of the Council. It raises funds through private
donations and an annual dance. It receives a grant from the Council. The
Association was formed in 1949 and has continued to grow in the extent and scope
of its activities. It employs four full-time qualified nurses, the rest of the
work being carried out through the Chief Officers of the Council, who are
honorary officers of the Association, and their staff.
Membership of the Association as at 31st December, 1957, was as follows:-
President
His Worship the Mayor (Councillor Trevor J. Redman, J.P.)
Representatives of the Borough Council
Alderman Mrs. M.A. Foster
Councillors D. Annison
Mrs. L.A. Arabin
T. Barker
Mrs. L. Bartlett
Mrs. I.M.C. Bonham
Mrs. L. Bryant
Mrs. M. Carruthers
Mrs. A.E. Lake
Mrs. G.F. Lee
T.R. Morris
S.G. Williams
Representatives of Societies
Body
British Red Cross Society
Family Welfare Association
Mary Ward Settlement
Old Age Pensioners Association
St. Pancras Old People's Welfare
Association
St. Pancras Rotary Club
Wireless for the Bedridden Society
Women's Voluntarv Services
Representative
Mrs. M. Cohen
Miss J. Seth-Smith
Miss I.G. Biss
Mr. C.J. Turpin
Miss I.C. Mansel
Mr. H. Briers
Rev. A. J. Pilgrim
Miss E. Matthews
Consultant Physician (geriatrics), St Pancras Hospital
Lord Amulree, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Hon Officers
Hon. Secretary R.C.E. Austin Esq. LL.M.
Hon. Treasurer J. W. Cooke Esq. F.I.M.T.A.
Hon. Medical Adviser Dr. Dennis Geffen 0.B.E.
Hon. Housing Adviser A. W. Davey Esq. A.I.A.S.
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