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Ophthalmic Treatment.
As mentioned under the heading of blindness,
arrangements are in force for treating children under
school age at the School Ophthalmic Clinics. The cost
of this treatment is borne by the Council.
Convalescent Home.
14 mothers and children were admitted to convalescent
homes at a cost of £128. 11s. 2d.
As in former years, the local branch of the Invalid
Children's Aid Association and the Personal Service
Council have been most helpful in arranging convalescent
treatment for mothers and children. The Secretaries of
these organisations have rendered valuable assistance
on many occasions.
Jubilee Boot Fund.
As part of the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of
His late Majesty King George V, the Council decided to
invest a sum of £1,000, the interest on which was to be
devoted to the provision of boots and similar necessities
which could not otherwise be obtained through public
funds. During the year a total sum of £19. 18s. Od.
has been expended in the purchase of boots.
Other Provisions.
One child was supplied with a pair of glasses at a
cost of 2s. 6d. and another child was sent to the Royal
Deaf and Dumb School, Margate, at a charge of £75
Per annum.