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impossible to get, but in Walthamstow where co-operation was
freely given the figures are high and are likely to approach the
actual figure. We know of no comprehensive attempt previously
made to discover what happens to epileptics when they leave
residential special schools, and where the much larger number who
have never attended such schools go to, or how they live. When
it is remembered that a large number of these are capable of useful
and profitable employment under conditions suited for their health
and temperament the need for further consideration and perhaps
legislation seems evident.
' 'Occupation Centres; Junior Mixed and Girls' Centre.—This
Centre continues to meet at the Settlement and has 28 on roll.
The Supervisor, Miss Carter, left during the year, her place being
taken by Miss Barbara Drury, who is well known in Walthamstow.
After several years work Miss Carter left behind many friends.
"Work at the Centre includes various handicrafts, a percussion
band, physical work including 'Keep-fit groups,' and simple
domestic training for the elder girls. Hot dinners at 3d. a day
or Is. a week continue to be provided for the children, and several
necessitous cases are paid for by the Mental and After-Care Committee
from its funds.
"In July there was a motor coach outing to Chalkwell, near
WestclifE. The weather was fine and the day was a great success.
The Christmas party was held on 18th December and was, as usual,
a very happy event, the only difficulty being to find room for all
the friends who were present. The Mental and After-Care Committee
were responsible for arrangements for both treats; they also
bore the entire cost of the outing and contributed substantially
towards the Christmas party.
' 'Interest in the work of the Centre is much appreciated and
visitors are always welcome.
"Boys' Woodwork Class.—This class continues to meet in the
mornings at St. Stephen's Hall, Grove Road, with Miss Carol Wood
in charge. A variety of useful articles have been made and sold,
including small tables, clothes horses, garden trellis and wooden
trays. Gardening takes up a certain amount of time, as the ground
surrounding the church hall is being planted with roots and bulbs
bought with a grant from the Church Council for the purpose.
"In July the class had a coach outing to Sheerness, to the
delight of the boys, who eagerly await another in 1937; and in
January, 1937, the usual treat at the Walthamstow pantomime took