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At 7.30, a lecture and cinematograph film on Tuberculosis was given by
Dr. Goss—the Senior Tuberculosis Officer—when an audience of about 200
was present. Alderman Groves, J.P., was in the chair.
On Wednesday, October 8th, the Exhibition was opened by Sir
Francis H. Champneys, Bart., Vice-President of the National Council for
Combating Venereal Diseases and Consulting Surgeon Accoucheur at St.
Bartholomew's Hospital. The Chair was taken by Alderman (Mrs.) Reidy.
49 male babies between one and two years of age took part in the Baby
Show competition, and prizes were given by Councillor (Dr.) J. J. Reidy, J.P.
At 5 o'clock cinematograph films were shown to children. The hall was
so crowded that the Dentist was not able to make much impression on the
children with his remarks on the care of the teeth.
Other films were shown between 6 o'clock and 7.30 to an adult audience.
At 7.30 a lecture on Venereal Disease was given by Dr. Feldman for men
only, and a film, "Whatsoever a Man Soweth" was shown. The hall was
crowded, at least a hundred had to stand up at the back and sides of the hall,
and admission had to be refused to a large number afterwards.
On Thursday, October 9th, the Exhibition was opened by Rabbi Dayan
A. Feldman, and the Chair was taken by Councillor (Miss) M. Moses, J.P.
Chairman of the Public Health Committee.
The prizes for female babies between one and two years of age were given
by Councillor H. Kosky, J.P., and were distributed by Councillor (Miss) Moses.
39 babies were entered for this competition.
At 5 p.m. a lecture on Ante-Natal Care was given by Dr. Eardley Holland,
Assistant Obstetric Surgeon to the London Hospital, when a good audience of
Nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors and Social Workers was present.
From 6 to 7 o'clock, cinematograph films on "Social Hygiene for
Women" and on "Venereal Disease" were shown.
At 7.30 a lecture on "Health and Happiness" was given by Dr.
E. Sloan Chesser, the Chair being taken by Alderman Keefe. An audience of
about 250 was present.
On Friday, October 10th, a Baby Show was held for children of both
sexes between 2 and 5 years of age, when 109 children competed. The prizes
were given by Sir Edward Mann, Bart., the first Mayor of the Borough.
The Exhibition was opened by Major C. R.Attlee, M.A., M.P.,at 3 o'clock,
the Chair being taken by Councillor J. D. Somper, J.P.