Stuk BVUK/MEM/1/1/19 - St Dunstan's Review No 17

Editorial Notes ...P.3 From now on the Review will be issued free to all members and heads of Depts. Also the lists of old boys and their addressses will be publishes as a separate pamphlet.

Notes by the Chief ...P. 3 Inspirational column about improvements and confidence in blinded people. Also mention of Dorothy Lawrence who helped with Poultry training. Help for the deaf. Benefits of having a ticking clock to help one locate oneself in a room.

Christmas Holidays ...P. 5 Dates given.

St Dunstan's Gossip ... P.6 Tribute to Mr Bellis and Patrick O'Callaghan. Sale of a war cake recipe raises £50.00. Pte. Harris Turner becomes an MP in Saskatchewan. Mention of Murray Atkins, Mrs Newman. Library facilites improved. Popularity of dancing classes by Mr Korsakoff. Visit by the National Union of Trained Nurses. Limerick competitions. Preparations for the Christmas pantomime. Capt. Angus Buchanan welcomed as he was blinded in Mesopotamia and awarded the Victoria Cross. Report on a lecture given by Sir Arthur.

Departments

Workshop Notes ...P. 10 Good progress in mat making, basketry and joinery.
Poultry Notes ...P. 11 Kings Langley farm impressive. Lectures on keeping rabbits. Different breeds of hens given.
Massage Notes ...P. 11 More applicants than places available.
Braille Notes ...P. 11 Reading and writing test results.
Typewriting Notes ...P. 12 Results given.
Netting Notes ... P. 12 Little toy hammocks called teddybeds will be sold in time for Christmas. The design of the Netting Certificate is liked by everyone.
Settlement Notes ...P. 12 A new rigorous system described.
After-Care Notes ...P. 13 a new shop to sell St Dunstan's items is opened in Wimbledon. A large stock of mats is available due to the increased training being given. Mention of Elmer Glew in Australia where an After Care system is proposed. othe individuals mentioned. Plea by Ian Fraser to members to keep in touch about their progress.
Pension Office Notes ...P. 16 Doing well. PEnsion and insurance claims being settled. The savings bank is going strong.
Church Notes ...P. 17 Descriptions of services and confirmations. Braille hymnbooks .
Roman Catholic Notes ...P. 18 New chapel being built.
Entertainment Notes ... P.18 Comedy and concerts. Mareski, Miss Zelinda Davies, and many more.
Musical Notes ... P. 21 The Rag time Band, conducted by Miss Sybil Bald, gave a concert, mention made of Drummer Downs , who only has the little finger of his left hand. Other band members listed. 2 other concerts described. St D's college choir also raised funds at a conceert at St Martin in the Fields.
St. Dunstan's ... P. 22 Poem
Sports Notes ... P.23 Rowing. Physical Exercise Class @ 70 members
Debates ... P.23 First meeting's topic was 'That in the opinion of this house, the entry of America into the War will ultimatley lead the English-Speaking races to dominate the World.' Another discussion was held 'That in the opinion of this House the demand for Labour would be greater than the supply on the declaration of Peace'. Another debate was held in Nov but less well attended.
Decorations for Gallantry ... P.24
Literary Competition P.24 Essay 'What St Dunstan's means to me' prize half a guinea.
Buck-up! ... P.25 Poem
Sightless Soldier ... P.26 long poem by Walter Savage
The Kaiser's Dream ... P.27 Poem
Newcomers in November ...P 28
St Dunstan's address book