Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1918-02-01 (creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
Editorial Notes ...P. 3
Notes by the Chief ...P. 4 Sir Arthur' reports on his visit to France and the training of blinded French soldiers. Resignation of Miss Hughes, Matron and the deputy Matron Mrs Craven. Report on the disaster at Halifax, Nova Scotia, more than 250 Canadians blinded in an explosion, many of them children. Praise for smart turnout of the members.
Departments -
Poultry Farm News ...P 7 Details of poultry food and litter available.
Workshop Notes ... 8
New Ideas From the Netting Room ...P. 8 Increase in numbers training. New projects are netting for gardeners growing beans and peas,
Massage Notes ... P.8 Results of recent exams given.
Braille Notes ...P. 9 Results of recent tests. Special mention of H.Nelson who passed the Braille writing test of the National Library for the Blind, a very exacting exam.
Typewriting Notes ...P. 9 Congratulations to those who passed the test.
St Dunstan's Gossip ... P.10 Mention of Miss Cresswell, the Rag time band, the increase in officers who are members,
"Braille" ...P 11 a poem.
The Settlement Department ... P.11 Experiments in New Industries for the Blind: doll making in Liverpool, winding of armatures,
A Perfect Day ...P 12 Poem
After-Care Department ...P. 12 Increase in numbers of those who have completed training requires new buildings close to the Hostel. The after care dept organised to monitor the members, so that advice and expertise is available. Reports on individuals who are successfully settled in the community.
Births ... P.14
Deaths ...P. 14
Marriages ...P. 15
Church Notes ...P. 15 Report on need to darken the east window, using stained glass. To be put in Holy Trinity Marylebone when no longer needed by St Dunstan's.
Catholic Chapel Notes ... P. 16 Description of the new chapel.
Music at St. Dunstan's ... P. 16 The ragtime band gets a new one handed cornet player.
Entertainment Notes P.16 Description of concerts and comedy shows.
Literary Competition ...P. 18 What is my idea of happiness winner Harry Green
The Little Iron Shanty ... P.19 Poem
The Front Re-visited ... P.20 a description of the western front by a St Dunstanner allowed to revisit for four days.
Humorous Happenings .... P.23
Thomas ...P. 23 a homage to his typewriter.
Sports Notes ... P. 24 PE recommenced but the lake did not fereeze long enough for skating!
Newcomers in January... 24