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to be dealt with promptly similar assistance will be
necessary in 1932, as owing to the time required for
each refraction only a small number can be performed
at each session.
No. of Refractions during 1930 - 251
„ 1931 - 283
„ Glasses prescribed, 1930 - 133
„ „ „ 1931 - 232
In addition to these cases a large number of re-tests
and minor defects were seen. The attention of the
N.S.P.C.C. to several cases produced the desired effect
upon the parents.
TONSILS AND ADENOIDS CLINICS.
No. of cases operated upon during 1930 - 92
1931 - 151
During the year it will be seen that a large increase
in the number of cases operated upon took place. With
the co-operation of Drs. Barrow, Hawes and Bennett
and the Authorities of Tilbury Hospital the waiting
list has been kept within reasonable proportions. At
the close of the year arrangements were made that all
children over the age of thirteen should remain in
hospital for at least one night. Co-operation with such
Societies as the Hospital Savings Association, London
Midland and Scottish Railway and all local benevolent
associations continued during the year.