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19. SPECIAL ENQUIRIES.
(a) Diphtheria Immunisation.—The investigation into the
efficiency of immunisation by Alum Precipitated Toxoid was continued
and is discussed in Section 8 of the report.
(b) Rheumatic Carditis following Infectious Disease.—The
report on the investigation into rheumatic carditis following
infectious disease is included in the report of Dr. Sheldon, Physician
in Charge of the Rheumatism Clinic.
(c) Sore Throat Follow-up Scheme.—A new scheme for the
follow-up of children after sore throat was begun at the end of the
year and is referred to in the report of Dr. Sheldon.
20. MISCELLANEOUS.
(i) Employment of Children and Young Persons.—Mr. R.
Dempsey, the Juvenile Employment Officer, gives the following
report on the work of the Bureau:—
"School Conferences.—As in previous years, the Vocational
Guidance Officers visited the schools each term to advise school
leavers as to suitable employment. In all, 138 visits were paid
to Elementary Schools and 9 to Central Schools. The number of
scholars interviewed was 2,146. It is interesting to note that the
system introduced last year of inviting parents to be present at
the Conferences has proved a success, as 674 parents found time to
be present at the schools on the appointed days and discussed their
children's welfare with the Committee's Officers.
"School Leavers.—The number of juveniles leaving the schools
for employment during the year was 118 less than the previous
year. There were 1,036 boys and 1,049 girls, compared with
1,098 boys and 1,105 girls the previous year. Of these, 1,097
registered for employment at the Bureau (1,242 the previous year).
"Registrations at the Bureau.—The total number of registrations
at the Bureau during the year was 3,735, a decrease of 95 on
the previous year's figures. There was actually an increase of 61
in the number of boys registered and a decrease of 156 in the number
of girls.
"Vacancies and Placings.—The number of local vacancies
notified to the Bureau during the year was approximately the same
as the previous year on the boys' side (1,373), but there was a decrease
of 234 on the girls' side (840). The total vacancies filled by the
Bureau were 864 boys and 852 girls, an increase of 166 boys and
7 girls. Of these, 184 boys and 259 girls were placed in other
districts, an increase of 51 boys and a decrease of 17 girls.