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General Remarks.
The nutrition, clothing and cleanliness of the children continued
to be of very high standard, and the children attended the
centres very regularly.
Mothers were encouraged to bring their children to the clinics
for advice. Children found to be suffering from any pathological
condition were referred to the family doctor or hospital, a letter
giving particulars of the condition being sent with the patient.
Baby Competition.
A Baby Competition was held from Monday, June 22, to
Thursday, June 25. There were 328 entries. The competitors
were divided into five groups at each centre, groups I. and II. being
amalgamated. One prize and three certificates were awarded to
each group to the four candidates who obtained the highest number
of marks.
Nine doctors very kindly gave their services as judges, and I
take this opportunity of thanking them for the help they gave on
this occasion.
By the courtesy of the "News of the World" a Garden Party
for the mothers and babies who entered for the competition was
held in the "News of the World" ground on July 16. This was
attended by 350 mothers with their babies, and very much enjoyed
by them. The prizes and certificates were given away on this
occasion. The Mayoress, Mrs. J. M. Davies, very kindly took the
chair and presented the prizes.
Pathological Conditions.
The total number of pathological conditions found was 303.
The number of children found to be suffering from dental caries
was 70. (For the purposes of this report every case of caries from
the slightest degree to gross caries is included.) Dental treatment
was advised in all cases and the children were referred to the family
dentist or to the dental clinio or, in a small minority of cases, to
hospital.