[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Edinburgh City.

  • Edinburgh (Scotland). City Council
Date:
1947
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Credit: [Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Edinburgh City. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The headmasters and teachers welcomed the exhibitions and encouraged their pupils to study the exhibits carefully. At Leith Walk the infant mistress organised an exhibition of arts and crafts prepared by the children themselves and this helped to draw out the parents in the evenings. At Craigmillar the headmaster arranged that his annual parents’ day would coincide with the opening of the exhibition, and this resulted in an excellent attendance. A musical programme submitted by a choir of boys and girls added greatly to the enjovment of those present at the opening ceremony. Each exhibition was open for four days—two hours in the afternoons and two hours in the evenings. The attendances were—Leith Walk 2,566, and Craigmillar 2,175—a total of 4,741. Pupils of neighbouring schools attended in classes accompanied by their teachers. It was estimated that two-thirds of those attending were children. The programmes at the Sunday evening film shows were as follows :— ] 947 Oct. 12;—New Victoria Cinema, Clerk Street. Films : “ Modern Guide to Health.” “ Double Thread.” “ Some Like it Rough.” Address by Dr W. G. Clark, Medical Officer of Health. Chairman and Questionmaster : Councillor John G. Banks. Oct. 26t—Regal Cinema, Lothian Road. Films : “ Unwanted Guests.” “ Home and School.” “ Fitness for Service.” Address by Dr G. J. I. Linklater, Chief Executive School Medical Officer. Chairman and Questionmaster : Councillor A. H. A. Murray. * Nov. 9—New Victoria Cinema, Clerk Street. Films : “ The Big Four.” “ Good Neighbours.” “ Fair Rent.” Address by Dr M. M. Methven, Psychiatrist, Edinburgh Corporation Child Guidance Clinic. Chairman and Questionmaster : Councillor George Gibson. Nov. 23—Regal Cinema, Lothian Road. Films : “ The Common Cold.” ‘‘Eating at Work.” “ Subject Discussed.” “ No Accidents.” Address by Dr A. F. Wilkie Millar, General Practitioner. Chairman and Questionmaster : Councillor John G. Banks. 1948 Jan. 11—-New Victoria Cinema, Clerk Street. Films : “ Town and Country Planning.” “ Story of D.D.T.” “ Dinner at School.” Address by Professor F. A. E. Crew, Chair of Public Health and Social Medicine, Edinburgh University. Chairman and Questionmaster : Councillor John G. Banks. Jan. 25—Regal Cinema, Lothian Road. Films : “ Round Pegs.” “ Papworth Village.” “ Scrapbook.” Address by Dr Wm. McAlister, Medical Superintendent, Bangour Mental Hospital. Chairman and Questionmaster : Councillor George Gibson. Feb. 8—New Victoria Cinema, Clerk Street. Films : “ A Flying Start.” “ Birthday.” “ Mother and Child.” Address by Dr H. P. Tait, Child Welfare Medical Officer. Chairman and Questionmaster : Councillor George Gibson.
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