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There was no proper pantry in any of the houses, but one home had a fairly
satisfactory cupboard for food.
Lectures on Infant Care.
These were given early in the year, in response to an invitation received from
the organiser of the Women's Meetings in connection with S. John's Church, Hoxton.
Phthisis.
Owing to the fact that on and after January 1st, 1912, all cases of pulmonary
tuberculosis became notifiable, there has been a large increase in the number of
visits paid to those suffering from phthisis. As in former years, my work has, for
the most part been limited to women and children. Many certificates have been
received, relating to those previously known to me, but 285 of these were new
cases and have been visited for the first time; 69 were children under 14 years of
age. Sixteen women have been industrially employed, out of their home, and it
has been necessary to visit in the evening, at or after 8 p.m.
Voluntary Workers.
Until January 27th, 1912, I was assisted by Miss Stiff, who then completed
three months work here as a voluntary assistant health visitor. On October 9th,
1912, Miss Meses, with the permission of the Health Committee, began to assist
me as a voluntary worker, and is still continuing in that capacity.
In Conclusion, I should like to express my thanks to all those individuals and
societies who have afforded me opportunites of co-operation to secure those reforms
which we in common desire.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
ETHEL J. CHARLESWORTH.