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The Mothers' Clubs, a feature of the Maternity and Child
Welfare Department in Tottenham, have continued to be popular,
though the attendances were affected by so many mothers having to
go out daily to work. A well-attended afternoon at the theatre was
arranged, supported by members of the Committee, officials and
friends.
A number of changes in the staff took place during the year and
two additional health visitors were appointed. The resignation of
Mrs. G. Eaton on the clerical staff, who had been associated with
the department for many years, was regretted by all her colleagues.
The department acknowledges the continued and valued
co-operation of the various local organisations and national voluntary
associations whose work is related. Special mention must be made
of the assistance given by Inspector Martin of the National Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Miss Gilchrist of the
Invalid Children's Aid Association, and the Almoners of the various
hospitals.
Gifts of toys and sweets for children in our day nurseries were
received from the citizens of Melbourne, Australia, through the Lord
Mayor. Also a sum of money was allocated from the Lord Mayor's
Distress Fund towards the Christmas parties. Through the good
offices of the Women's Voluntary Association gifts of dried milk and
chocolate powder have been received during the year.