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IX.— HEALTH PROPAGANDA.
The general arrangements in connection with Health Week were similar to
those of the preceding year. During this week, commencing Monday, 1st October,
a series of Health Lectures, illustrated by films, were given at the Town Hall.
On Wednesday, 3rd, a Swimming Gala was held at the Pitfield Street Baths.
The programme included fancy diving by members of the 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. E. C. McGregor, Assistant Medical Officer
of Health, who arranged a display of rhythmic exercises. These displays were
given on Tuesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon and Friday evening. The rhythmic
exercises are those which were taught at a class for mothers at the Welfare Centre.
The exercises are very beneficial in tightening up the muscles.
The programme for the Week was as follows:—
Date. Lecturer. Chairman.
Monday, 1st October, 1934.
8 p.m. Dr. Maitland Radford, Medical
Officer of Health of St. Pancras,
entitled " The Growth of the Public
Health Service " Mr. Councillor W. Parr.
9 p.m. Dr. J. E. McCartney, Director of
Research and Pathological Services,
L.C.C., entitled "Protection Against
Diphtheria." Film: "Diphtheria
Immunization " Mr. Councillor R. E. Palmer.
9 p.m. In Council Chamber. For Adults only.
Dr. Gladys Hill, entitled" The Life
of the Child Before Birth" Mrs. Yeoman.
Tuesday, 2nd October, 1934.
3 p.m. Rhythmic Exercises by Shoreditch
Mothers. Films.
7.30 p.m. Professor S. J. Cowell, entitled "The
Contribution of Food to Health."
Film: "Food, Digestion and Air" Mr. Councillor S. Orgel, J.P,
8.30 p.m. Mr. C. S. Abraham, L.D.S., entitled
"Teeth and Health." Film: "Outposts
of Health" Mr. Councillor W. J. Parker.