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elder girls assist with the preparation of the mid-day meal, and
according to their ability are taught the more advanced types of
handicrafts. All children participate in the physical work, music,
and speech training.
"In the autumn of 1937 a Guide Company was formed in the
Centre, and the children look forward with interest to their Guide
meeting. We are grateful for the generous help of the Guides of
Walthamstow in providing equipment for the company.
"The Mental and After-Care Committee were again responsible
for arranging an outing for the children in the summer and a party
at Christmas. These occasions provide a great deal of happiness
and do much to maintain the happy social life of the Centre.
"Public interest in the work of the Centre is increasing, and we
are always pleased to welcome visitors and friends, whose encouragement
are much appreciated.
"Woodwork Class for Senior Boys.— Supervisor, Miss Carol
Wood.
"This class is held in the mornings in St. Stephen's Hall,
Copeland Road. There are now 18 boys attending, and during the
past year several left to go to work. Gardening has taken a larger
part in the work of the class, and the lads are learning how to
trench and prepare the soil for plants, erect fencing, etc. In the
woodwork section a variety of useful articles have been made and
sold during the year.
"The summer outing was held in July, and the usual treat at
the Walthamstow pantomime in January, 1938. The Mental and
After-Care Committee made all arrangements and paid most of the
cost of these outings.
"Visitors to this class also are welcome and orders greatly
appreciated."
(e) Walthamstow Committee for Mental Welfare and
After-Care.— Mr. L. F. Bristow, Hon. Secretary, kindly contributes
the following report:—
"Miss Turner's report given above covers a great deal of our
work in Walthamstow. The members of the Committee have
worked enthusiastically, and in addition to the visiting, they
arranged the annual re-union social held in May and the Christmas
party in December, to which all those on our after-care list were
invited.