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The Christmas Party on the 16th December, was a happy hilarious crush. About 65
people managed to get inside the doors and I do not know who enjoyed the film of "Mr.Pastry"
most I parents or children? - it was a riot! "items" by the children and the singing of
our usual carols round the lighted Christmas Tree was followed by tea with all the trimmings
but the great excitement was as usual Father Christmas and his gifts. Once more great
credit must be passed to all our many kind friends for yet another lovely Christmas party.
Throughout the year we have had many interested visitors and friends from widely
different fields of work. This is always encouraging to all. The year was a quiet happy
one - our main difficulty being no recruitment of permanent staff to take Miss Smith's
place in the splendid work she did in the centre, prior to her resignation to take the
N.A.M.H. Course for Teachers of Handicapped Children. This has necessarily meant hard work
for all other members and a slowing up of progress in all groups other than the senior boys.
Our "little ones" especially need regular routine and the same staff to give them the feeling
of security, and this proved impossible from September to December.
This has not spoilt our feelings of yet another useful year!
Summary
The following are the statistical returns relating to mental defectivesj-