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HONORARY MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT
February 4th, 1935.
The Health of the Children of the Hackney Day Nursery is on the whole,
very good. During the Nursery's short life it has been exceptionally free from
ihfection and but for one week, when some of the Staff were laid up, the
Nursery has continued its good work.
On my visits I have found the children happy and contented; the food is
good and great attention is paid by the Matron to diet. The process of examination
has occasionally shown some of the little ones to be in need of special
medical attention and in such cases the Parents have been advised to send the
little ones to the departments of such Hospitals dealing with those conditions.
I have no doubt that by the vigilance of the Executive Committee, coupled
with the care of the Matron and her Staff, the Nursery will continue its
favourable beginning.
(Signed) STANLEY W. TURTLE,
L.M.S.S.A. (Lond.).
MATRON'S REPORT.
This is the first annual report of the Hackney Day Nursery, and despite
it being a new nursery, the attendances have been very good.
During the year 1934 the Nursery was open 142 days. The attendances
of babies under two years of age numbered 944; children between two and
five years of age numbered 1,860. Total 2,804.
There are places in the Nursery for 30 babies and toddlers.
Up to the present time the attendances are 3,357.
Owing to lack of space it has occasionally been necessary to refuse children
for the Baby Nursery.
The Christmas Party, which was given by the Committee on January 12th,
1935, was very much enjoyed by everybody, especially the mothers and children
connected with the Nursery. There were 50 nursery children present and 39
mothers. The Chairman very kindly took the part of Father Christmas, and
presented each child with a toy from the tree.
A short entertainment, which was given by the Queen's Nurses, Hackney,
was very much appreciated by all. The acting of the nursery rhymes was
loved by the children. A little boy, two years of age, called out "Hullo" to
the golliwog, who, however, did not reply.
Gifts of clothing and toys have been gratefully received from many donors,
including the pupils of Lady Holies' School and Laura Place Secondary
School; also fruit and vegetables from Harvest Thanksgiving Services of
local churches.
The staff have worked well together under all circumstances.
We are confident 1935 will be successful.
M. G. A. NEWBEGIN,
Matron.