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The Sewing Class at The Chestnuts is under the supervision of Mrs. N.
Pickford, one of the ladies of the Committee, and at Bruce Castle under
one of the Health Visitors. The sewing necessary in connection with the
Day Nursery is assisted in by Miss Cremolina, as in former years.
Baby Competitions were held in the month of October at all the
centres. Towards the expenses, your Committee contributed £27 12s. 7d.
The mothers attending the centres have benefited by the following
gifts:—
From the Harringay Brotherhood—per Mr. J. J. Inward—the sum
of £1 1s., which was used for purchasing vests, and a parcel of clothing.
From Mr. Willand, £2 2s., used on behalf of the mothers.
From the Dorcas Society of the High School for Girls—per Miss
Felvus—garments.
From Mrs. Buce, 178, Westbury Avenue, a large pram, which has
since been given to one of the mothers.
From Mrs. Uttley, 26, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, a high chair in use
at the Sewing Class.
The Mothers' Club presented a piano to the Committee for use at
the Chestnuts Welfare Centre, and Mrs. Pickford gave a whist drive on
behalf of the Mothers' Club, towards the piano fund.
FOR THE CRECHE
The children have benefited by gifts, toys and clothing from the
following:—Viscountess Erleigh, Miss Boar, Mrs. Stanley Brown, Miss
Cr. R. F. Cox, Miss Cremolini, Mrs. Lewin, Cr. E. J. Morley, Cr. W. E.
Montague, Mrs. N. Pickford, Rev. F. Rice, M.A., Dr. A. Stalker, Mrs.
E. S. Schiefer, and from the staff at the creche.
A Christmas party was also arranged, and given to the children by
the Matron.