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seen that 7.7 per cent. of those undergoing routine inspection were
referred for treatment for defective eyesight; 0.5 per cent. for enlarged
or unhealthy tonsils or adenoids; 1.0 per cent for anasmia;
and 1.1 per cent. for spinal curvature.
In all 14.4 per cent. of those men as routine cases were found
to require treatment for one or more physical defects.
It will be noted from the Tables that among children attending
elementary schools 20.6 per cent. needed such treatment. On the
other hand, only 6 per cent. of elementary school children needed
treatment for defective vision, as against 7.7 per cent. in secondary
schools; while the proportions with spinal curvature were also
slightly less in the former.
Treatment is not provided at the Committee's clinics for children
attending the secondary schools.
CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.
There are no continuation schools in the Borough.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS.
Milk and newspaper deliveries, general errands, hawking and
newspaper selling are the popular forms of employment amongst
children and young persons under 16 years of age. 709 applicants
for employment certificates were examined. In 9 instances
it was necessary to refuse a certificate, on grounds of health. The
children granted certificates are kept under supervision, and
undergo periodic re-inspection.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Bursars and Student Teachers.
31 candidates who desired to become bursars and student
teachers were medically examined during the year.