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prolonged leave of absence, necessitated the transfer of Dr. T. P.
Evans (on August 28th, 1925) to perform the duties, and it was
not until September 28th, 1925, that a suitable candidate was
available to carry out the temporary appointment of Assistant
School Medical Officer.
The effect shows itself in the fact that medical inspection has
not been carried out in one school, and reinspection of children
found to be defective has not been completed in fifteen schools.
This work must be dealt with early in the year 1926, and this
entails a commencement of the year's activities with a debit
balance of work.
(b) Towards the termination of routine medical inspection
in each school, teachers are requested to bring before the School
Medical Officer any special cases who may require examination,
and to include amongst these all cases falling within the category
of " exceptional children " (Table III). In this way an annual
census of all cripples is rendered possible, whilst particulars may
be obtained and advice given as to their progress and treatment.
(c) The work of medical inspection is carried out during
school hours and on school premises in every case, and disturbance
of school arrangements is reduced to a minimum.
5. FINDINGS OF MEDICAL INSPECTIONS.