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nature of camp equipment, the lorries are packed far beyond their
safe carrying capacity, although the weight borne is not a quarter
of that which they normally carry. 1 earnestly recommend that this
problem be seriously considered and that transport of a more
suitable nature be provided.
The success of the Camp is entirely due to the disinterested
help given by all who had its welfare at heart. This was exemplified
by the handsome gift of a bread cutting- machine by the Committee
of the Forest Gate Hospital and the provision of towels by the
Baths Superintendent.
DYMCHURCH HOLIDAY CAMP.
Extracts from Report by Miss L. P. Wise.
It is with very great pleasure that I present this report on
the Girls' Camp held at Dvmchurch from August 7th to August
21st, 1931.
In all, 214 girls (145 "assisted" and 69 paying the full cost)
spent an enjoyable fortnight, and the Staff, including- myself,
numbered eleven.
The arrangements made for the journey were as usual,
.excellent, the special train provided was much appreciated and the
ride on the miniature railway caused the usual surprised excitement.
On arrival we immediately set to work to make the most of
the fine weather which greeted us. As in former years we adopted
the "House" or "Team" system, and before the end of half an
hour all sorting out was done, all camp kit (which in most cases
consisted of jersey and shorts) put on and all sat down to enjoy
the good meal provided.
The days were spent in a variety of ways, outings were
arranged for those who wished to go. Hythe and Folkestone by
Char-a-banc were as popular as ever. Fong walks, this year
known as "hikes," and picnic excursions were entered into with
zest.
There was the never failing call of the sea and parties for
bathing were escorted to the water at all hours of the day. Many
hardy campers found this an enjoyable way of spending the
showery periods.
Games, netball, rounders, sand hockey, and cricket rivalled
each other out of doors and the many indoor games which filled
up wet periods were played no less keenly.
The Staff were expert in devising amusements for the evenings
when the weather forced us in early. Concerts, competitions,
community singing, and pictures, were all thoroughly enjoyed.
Once more the Staff made a "hit" with their concert, which this
year consisted of a potted pantomime, "Aladdin." The health
-of the party was excellent and no accidents of any kind marred
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