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14 and the total number of attendances put in during the year was 4,351. It is
satisfactory to be able to note that ten patients have so benefited from this work
that they have been able to pass out into normal industry. It is inevitable that
in dealing with the type of patient for whom this centre caters, there should be
variations in attendances, as it is found that certain patients have relapses and need
further periods of sanatorium treatment or rest in bed at home, but the total attendances
indicate that the centre has met a real need.
Institutional Treatment.—The following Table shows the number of admissions
to special hospitals, sanatoria, public general hospitals, institutions and training
colonies :—

These figures refer to 347 patients and the monthly admissions were as follows:
January 37
February 36
March 46
April 48
May 55
June 39
July 43
August 50
September 43
October 31
November 35
December 20
Bacteriological Examination of Sputum.—During the year 462 specimens oi
sputum were examined at the dispensary, and of these 43 were positive and 419
negative. Facilities for general practitioners are provided at the Woolwich War
Memorial Hospital, and 326 specimens were examined during the year, 48 being
positive and 278 negative.
Out-door Shelters at the Homes of Patients.—Twelve shelters are maintained
by the Council for patients returning from sanatoria and who are willing to continue
this form of treatment. Eight were in use during the year. No charge is
m ade for these shelters.