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In both these outbreaks, pneumonia was not a common
complication, and there was no resemblance to the type of
the pandemic of 1918, in which the results of haemolysis
played such a prominent part.
This year the disease appears to be giving rise to
various neuralgic symptoms, often affecting the neck, scalp
and ear.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
Two Centres, one at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Eden Street,
and the other at St. Peter's Hall, Washington Road, are
maintained by the Town Council.
Dr. Winifred Warner attends each Centre once a week,
and much valuable help is given by many voluntary lady
workers.
In necessitous cases, babies and nursing mothers are
provided with free milk, on the advice of Dr. Warner, and
dried milk, etc., is supplied at cost price.

Baby Week was held in July, when the Infant Welfare
Centres and Day Nursery were open to visitors on certain
days.
An Exhibition of Needlecraft, Homecraft, Cookery, etc.,
was held, and the events of the week terminated in a
garden party, at which the Mayoress very kindly presented
the prizes to mothers winning competitions. Girls from
St. John's School assisted by giving a picturesque display
of "Country Dances."
The Annual Winter Tea and Entertainment was held at
each Centre in January.