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MATRON'S REPORT.
(Miss M. G. A. Newbegin.)
During the year 1938 the Nursery was open 226 days.
In former years the attendances have increased steadily—obviously, this
could not continue indefinitely, and so for the year 1938 the figures are somewhat
lower.
This is accounted for partly by chicken-pox and whooping-cough, both of
which have visited the Nursery during the year.
Also, the crisis in September made a big difference to the last quarter.
Some of the mothers had no work. Others were on short time.
There were 5,395 attendances during the year, of which 3,337 were Toddlers,
and 2,058 were Babies.
The children who came to us as young babies are now the "big" children
of the Nursery, and are good examples of what suitable food, proper rest and a
regular life can do for young folk.
The floor in the Baby Nursery has been re-laid, also covered with cork
linoleum, which has made the room very cosy for the children, and the new
drying cabinet has proved to be a great boon.
In the Elementary Examinations held by the National Society of Day
Nurseries in July, Miss Lilian Lloyd obtained a "Pass."
Miss Phyllis Holsey has been in charge of the Baby Nursery since February,
and is doing satisfactory work.
A very successful Children's Party was held eleven days before Christmas.
Again Alderman and Mrs. Fisher Yates very kindly came to help us, and
Mr. Whitehead played the part of Father Christmas.
The Christmas cake given by Mrs. C. H. Brown was as much enjoyed, as
on previous occasions, by the mothers, and the toys given by the Committee
and friends of the Nursery were very much appreciated.
Mrs. Izzard, the Secretary, very kindly lent a gramophone, also some
records of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." The bigger children knew
the tunes, and were so delighted to hear them.
The Nursery has indeed been fortunate during 1938 for, as in previous
years, it has had the great help given by Miss Payne, Mrs. Fotheringham and
Mrs. W. White; and in addition, two more ladies have generously given their
services—Mrs. Messer and Miss Peake.
It is the regularity of the visits of these ladies which is of such value to
the children, and is so much appreciated.
HONORARY TREASURER'S REPORT.
(Miss Ruth Brown.)
Yes, there has to be a financial report—be it good, bad or indifferent!
Whilst, without being indifferent, I have to admit that our figures look
bad, I am going to suggest to you, that reviewing the year—and all things
incidental to it—to have balanced our budget is indeed good!