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Shoreditch 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]

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Wednesday, 14th October, 1936.
3.30 p.m. Films: (i) "The Nutrition Film" ;
(ii) "A famous cook at work."
4 p.m. Mr. T. T. Stamm, F.R.C.S. "The Mr. Councillor A. Charles,
mechanism of the foot." Film: "The
Foot"
7.30 p.m. Swimming Gala at Hoxton Baths,
Pitfield Street. (Admission by Special
Programme only.)
Thursday, 15th October, 1936.
3 p.m. Lecture demonstration by the Women's
League of Health and Beauty.
7.30 p.m. Professor S. J. Cowell, F.R.C.P. Mr. Alderman G. J. Touchard.
"Food and Health. Film.
8.30 p.m. Dr. C. K. Cullen, Tuberculosis Officer. Councillor Mrs. M. Higgins.
"Tuberculosis: An unnecessary
scourge."Film: "Stand Up and
Breathe."
Friday, 16th October, 1936.
3 p.m. Films: (i) "The Nutrition Film";
(ii) "A famous cook at work."
7.30 p.m. Dr. E. C. McGregor, Asst. Medical Alderman Miss E. Kellett.
Officer of Health. " The Skin and its
uses."
8.30 p.m. Dr. Drummond Shiels, M.C. "Our Mr. Councillor P. D.
Young People To-day." Film. Clemenson.
On Tuesday a demonstration which was given by the Women's League of
Health and Beauty was much appreciated.
As has been the case in previous years, Wednesday evening was devoted to
a swimming gala at the Pitfield Street Baths. The programme included team races
for Shoreditch boys and girls; a display of fancy diving by the "Lucratics," a
display of fancy and scientific swimming by ladies of the Hammersmith Ladies'
Swimming Club; a demonstration by Miss Ivy Clifford; a warer polo match between
the "Penguins IV" and "Anlaby," and the final of the London League Water Polo
Championship (Girls)—Hounslow v. Hammersmith. Music was provided by the
Hoxton Excelsior Silver Band.
The attendances during Health Week numbered 5,440. This total includes
school children and the number of persons who attended the swimming gala.