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The work was judged by Miss Goodman, Head Mistress of the Willesden Polytechnic Trade
School, and prizes were given for the best work, which was divided into three classes:—
(a) Knitted garments.
(b) Made-up garments (sewing).
(c) Reconstructed garments.
The following report was given by Miss Goodman.
(a) "This section had the largest number of entries, all of which reached a high standard.
The articles sent in included almost every kind of woollen garment worn by children. In
nearly every case the knitting was even and the garment neatly finished off and pressed. The
colours in the knitted jumpers were well chosen and tastefully blended.
(b) There were not so many entries in this class but the work again reached a high standard.
The garments were practical. well-cut and in most cases neatly sewn and well finished off.
(c) One would like to have seen more entries in this class. The garments sent in were
well planned, but except in the cases of the prize winners, not so neatly finished as in (a) and
(b). Both organizers and competitors are to be congratulated on a most successful and interesting
show of work."
[Signed) M. C. L. Goodman.
During the year lectures have been given by Dr. Nicoll and Dr. Hill on the following subjects:—
Care of the Expectant Mother
Care of the Nursing Mother
Series.
Breast Feeding and its importance
Artificial feeding
Dietary.
Classification of Foods.
Water and its uses.
Personal Hygiene.
Hygiene in the Home.
Ventilation.
Minor Ailments of Children.
Character Training.
The Development of the Mind.
Food in the home, and care of same.
Clean Milk.
Symptoms of Cancer.
Possible Causes and Treatment of Cancer.
Radium and X-Ray Treatment.
Psychology.
Nervous Conditions.
Rheumatism.
Infectious Diseases.
Vaccination.
Schick Test, and Immunisation against Diphtheria.
Care of the Teeth.
Bronchitis.
Pneumonia.
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Sanitation.
The Nursery continues to do very good work. The number of babies and children under five
years who have attended during the year number 2,538, an average of 11.06. The children show
a very high standard of personal hygiene, and practical clothing. Visitors seeing over the Centre
have always remarked how nicely they all behave. During the exhibition many babies were taken
care of in the Nursery, the space and accommodation being extremely inadequate on this occasion.
School for Mothers at Health Centre 2.
During the year 106 sessions were held which were attended by 1,506 mothers and 481 children,
making an average of 14.2 mothers and 4.5 children per session.
In the summer 14 mothers entered for a written examination, the questions being based
on the subjects of the Health Talks.