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IX.—HEALTH WEEK.
The general arrangements in connection with Health Week were similar
to those of the preceding year. During this Week, commencing Monday, 2nd
October, a series of Health Lectures, illustrated by films, were given at the
Town Hall.
On Wednesday, 4th, a Swimming Gala was held at the Pitfield Street
Baths. The programme included fancy diving by members of tne Highgate
Diving Club, team races for Shoreditch girls and for Shoreditch boys, a ladies'
water polo match, a swimming display by members of the Hammersmith
Ladies' Swimming Club, and a water polo match between two men's teams.
Music was provided by the Hoxton Excelsior Silver Band, and the evening
proved most interesting and enjoyable.
A new feature was introduced by Dr. McGregor, the Assistant Medical
Officer of Health, who arranged a Toddlers' Revue that was performed before
appreciative audiences on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
afternoons. In this Revue simple laws of health were symbolized in a lighthearted
and charming manner, and as mothers and children themselves were
the principal performers, the educational benefit of this delightful entertainment
was enjoyed on both sides of the curtain.
The Week concluded with a display of Physical Training by members of
the Maurice Hostel Girls' Club, and of Gymnastics by the Hoxton Manor
Boys' Club. Both were excellent and both were a strong incentive to other
girls and boys to take exercise. In so doing they will both enjoy themselves
and promote good health.