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CANTEENS.
High Street.— Since the publication of the last report many
improvements have been made at this Canteen.
In the Kitchen extra cooking equipment has been provided, including
a large oven, a steam jacketed boiler and an excellent
plate rack. A supply of running hot water and another sink fitted
near the plate rack would be great assets if provided.
The Canteen is still marred by its institutional appearance, two
long rows of tables still seem necessary. The tables have been
separated on two occasions as an experiment, but the result has
not been satisfactory.
Owing to the deplorable state of the tablecloths after one day's
use, the tables have been covered with American cloth. American
cloth is not a perfect material for table coverings, but a better
material has not yet been found after investigation. Table runners,
also plants, improve the appearance of the tables.
In 1934 Food Posters prepared by the Joseph Barrett Physically
Defective Scholars will be hung on the walls.
During 1933 the food supplied at this Canteen has been enjoyed
by the children and recently the amount of waste, i.e., food left
on plates by children, has been almost abolished.
Higham Hill.— In the early part of 1933 it was decided to open
another Canteen for the feeding of necessitous children at Higham
Hill, so making it unnecessary for children from that area to travel
so far for their mid-day meal.
The Kitchen is well equipped with gas cookers, boiler and sink.
Unfortunately, a supply of running hot water is lacking.
The Canteen being a converted classroom is not very suitable
for a dining room. Many of the tables are placed on a platform,
making the serving of food slow.
The food is satisfactorily cooked at this Canteen, but many
children leave food on their plates, which is very disappointing.
Children attending this Centre are very young and many unable
to cut up their food, the help of older children would be beneficial.
Joseph Barrett P.D. Centre.— During 1933 the cooking and
service at this Canteen has been very satisfactory, the cleanliness
of the table cloths being excellent.
The children being extremely interested in food values know
exactly why they should eat certain foods. Owing to this intelligent
interest the dinners served were much appreciated.