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From the Welfare Clinics, 6 mothers and 15 babies were
referred for examination. 3 Mothers and 7 babies were supplied
with glasses, and 6 babies were kept under observation at intervals
of 3 months.
The foregoing is the last report of Dr. Grace Banham who
resigned in November 1934, her post as Ophthalmic Surgeon to the
Education Committee.
Dr. Banham had held the post for about 25 years, and was
appointed soon after the initiation of Medical Inspection of schools.
She had by her skill and kindness gained the confidence of all the
parents.
We have pleasure in paying this tribute to her excellent
work amongst the children, and her resignation was accepted by
the Committee with the utmost regret ; but it was inevitable as she
had retired from practice and was leaving the district. She had
seen the growth of the School Medical Sen-ice and she had devoted
her great talents to the work without stint.
Dr. Clifton was appointed to the post and we desire to welcome
him and trust that he will find the work congenial. We feel
sure that he will give good service to the Committee.
REPORT ON DENTAL CLINIC.
During the year there has again been an increase in the proportion
of conservative work done at the Clinic, the number of
fillings of permanent teeth having risen from 1960 to 2158.