Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Class II., for girls over 16, is held on three afternoons
weekly. Instruction is given in plain sewing, hemstitching
raffia mats and basket making, and rug making. The average
attendance is 8. It is hoped to increase the numbers attending
these classes during the present year.
There were thus 35 children attending during the year.
new cases were admitted and 7 left during the year.
Average morning attendance 15
Average afternoon attendance 18
Girls' Occupation Class (senior girls) 8
Number of Pupils on Register:
Full-time 24
Part-time
Left during the year :
Full-time pupils 4
Part-time „3
New Pupils admitted :
Full-time 4
Part-time 3
A small sale of work was held during the summer, at which
a demonstration of marching, games, and music by a jazz banc
was given by the children. After cost of materials, and all
expenses had been deducted, a profit of £2 was realised, and
orders for work were booked to the amount of thirty shillings.
A Christmas party was held in December, at which 73
children and friends were present. Tea was served to all, and
each child received a Christmas present before leaving.