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of the beautiful is a strong feature of Woolwich life. We
are grateful to the various firms who contributed to the
prize fund and thus enabled us to suitably reward the
prize winners.
The attendances during the week totalled 25,686, including
1,523 school children in conducted parties.
To all who helped by exhibiting, by speaking, by
lending, by giving or by working, we have extended the
sincere thanks of the Council and we take this opportunity
of saying that Health Week could not have been so successful
without the support of the Council, the loyal
co-operation of the staff and the assistance ungrudgingly
given by representatives of health and other organisations
within and without the Borough."
(b) Health Talks to Mothers and Fathers at Welfare Centres.
During January, February and March, a weekly talk was
given to mothers at the Old Town Hall Centre. The last
two of the talks were open to fathers as well. These talks
were given by members of the Council's staff and, when it
could be arranged, the subject was demonstrated practically.
The average attendance was 13. The subjects and lecturers
were as follows :—
" The Feeding of Baby "—
Miss E. Tibbitts, Health Visitor.
" Preparation for Motherhood "—
Mrs. M. Garside, Health Visitor.
" The Clothing of Baby "—
Miss K. Latham, Health Visitor.
" The Nursing of the Sick Child "—
Miss M. Campbell, Health Visitor.
" The Feeding of the Toddler "—
Miss E. Tibbits, Health Visitor.