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if some arrangement could be made with the School Clinic for the
treatment of these important cases, and the treatment of cases of
conjunctivitis.)
5. Many cases, medical and surgical, have been sent for
treatment, whenever possible, to private practitioners; otherwise
to hospitals. Cases of interest seen have included one case of
lipoma, to be operated on shortly; and several cases of mental
deficiency, including one of microcephalic, and two cases of
mongolism.
(5). HACKNEY MOTHERS' AND BABIES' WELFARE
CENTRE, (Dr. J. M. Laughton).
Number of times Centre open 108
Number of primary cases brought to Centre 450
Repeated visits to Centre 3,106
Total attendances 3,556
Total attendances of infants under 1 year 2,047
Total attendances of children over 1 year 1,509
Dr. Laughton states that during the year the Welfare Centre
has progressed steadily. The average attendance has increased,
and the mothers have continued to appreciate the advice given to
them. By coming to the Centre they have seen for themselves
the results of regulated feeding, and have been encouragd to
carry it out at home.
As in previous years a large number of visits have been paid
to mothers in their own homes by the Superintendent and the
other lady workers. These visits have been of great service,
especially to young mothers who have had little experience in
the management of infants.
Dr. Laughton hopes that the new Centre opened in Ada
Street in October will carry the work to the poorest part of the
district where it is most required.