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Competitions were, as usual, very popular, especially the
annual shell hunt. On this occasion the competitors were ably
assisted by the Mayor and Mayoress and Alderman and Mrs.
Jones.
Concerts, too, had their day or night, and the staff rose nobly
to the occasion in a Review entitled "Day in Camp."
The weather was fickle, though some fine periods were experienced
every day. The health of the party was excellent,
although one girl developed scarlet fever on the second day. A
'phone message to the Offices brought down the Borough Ambulance,
and the girl was removed to Samson Street in a few hours.
Only one accident occurred—a broken bottle on the beach
was the cause, and five stitches in a foot the result.
A great point about such a holiday is that the children see
their teachers in a new light, and, carrying home their accounts
of the holiday, help to foster the growing spirit of friendliness between
parents and teachers.
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