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Babies' Class.—Knitting on wooden needles, simple bedroom
slippers, wood balls, paper cutting, pictures, paper flowers,
etc.; weaving on string frames, knitting dish cloths.
Girls' Afternoon Class.—Knitting dish cloths, tapestry wool
work, tea cosies, etc.; embroidery on crash, painting on vellum,
Christmas articles, plate mats, d'oyley cases, paper cases.
Classes of physical training for both girls and boys are
given, two lessons each week; also a mixed class for country
dancing, which is making good progress. The physical training
classes have shown very good results.
All classes have period for sense training, speech training,
education individual games, also to learn to tell the time. Special
period of physical training, team collective games, singing of
seasonable nature songs, poems, dealing with same, observation of
nature when possible.
The children are conveyed to and from the Centre in a motor
bus, and consequently do not mix with the travelling public, as
was formerly the case when they went by 'bus or tram.
During the year the Centre has had Coronation mugs and
books. Has also exhibited handwork at the Surrey Handicrafts
Exhibition, and held sales of work at the Centre. At Christmas
the children had a Christmas tree tea, with a period of Christmas
carol singing. Gifts were provided for every case attending the
Centre, and about 50 parents and friends attended and were given
tea.
The sale of handwork during the year amounted to £3 10s.
Most sales were made by basketry, sea-grass stools, small rugs,
girls' useful needlework articles, and knitting.
The Centre during the year has also had a medical examination
of children in attendance.
A mid-day meal is given at 1s. 6d. per week, and 22 cases
during the year were given free dinners.
Cocoa made with milk is partaken of at 10.30 every morning
by the children. Special milk is also provided where needed.