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- 1918-03-01 (creation)
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Inside cover - photo of the House at St Dunstan's Lodge with some explanatory text about what was where beneath
Editorial Notes ... P.1Info about St Dunstan. tribute to the 'blind battalion'.
Notes by the Chief ... P.2 Reference to St Dunstan's 3rd anniversary. Stories of St Dunstanners working independently. Life insurance now possible for blind people. Ref to Lieut. Little receiving braille Shakespeare. Consequences of the sinking of the 'Mongolia'. Coincidence of Pte. Nicol reading about St D. and then being blinded the next day.
St Dunstan's Gossip ... P.5 Lots of Global references... India, Australia. Dancing classes, Rehearsals for cinematograph. Retirement of Matron Hughes and Mrs Craven.
On "Getting About Alone" ... by Percy Way. Detailed advice and description of every day getting about. He was a trained masseur and member of the Royal society of organists.
Comrades of the The Great War ...P. 9 Talk given by Capt. Towse V.C. on the organisation 'Comrades of the Great War'
Some Cursory Remarks ... P.10 Discussion about swearing and swear boxes. Also poem Young Wallop the Wall.
"Englishman Kamerad" ... P.12 Review of a book.
"With Silent Friends" ... P.13 About Richard King.
Scotia's Bit ... P.13 Poem
Work Amongst the Limbless ... P.14 article by member William Girling as a masseur
Changes: ... P.14
One-Handed St. Dunstanners ... P.15 How the handless were helped by bespoke devices designed by Mrs Knutsford and Miss Acheson.
My Experiences as a Prisoner ....P. 16 written by Ernest Burgess, Private, 1st Gloucester Regiment
News From the Workshops ...P. 18 Basketry- v high quality work .Boot repairing- v busy. Mat Dept- v good reputatiuon. Joinery Dept-remarkable work being done.
Braille, Massage and Netting Notes ...P. 19 Test results for reading anfd writing. Reminder about the Braille Correspondence Club. Massage- all passed their prelim test. Netting- two new inventions, a net to assist in the gathering of loganberries and a wooden winder to help in the making of long nets.
Settlement Departments ... P. 20 Reports of men recently settled in occupations and how they are faring.
Typewriting anfd Telephony...P20 -list of those who have passed the test.
The Country Life Section ...P 21 Lots of info on raising poultry.
News of St. Dunstan's Men in all Parts of the Country ...P. 22 Catching up with members and their progress.
Church Notes ...P. 24 Confirmations. Tribute to Rev Harold Gibb.
Catholic Chapel Notes ... P.25 Visit of Father Purcell.
Births ...P. 25
Music at St. Dunstan's ...P. 25 The Rag Time Band gave a concert. Braille music lessons given by Mr Bainton.
Humorous Happenings ... P.26
Marriages ... P.29
A Blinded Solicitor ... P.27 Report by Capt. Blandy.
Entertainment Notes ...P.28 Many concerts
Competitions ...P. 30 The Literary Competition, Basket making Comp. Last months winner of the Literary Competition
Presentation to Mr Ernest Kessell ...P. 31 tribute re his work with the FRrsh Air Fund
Newcomers during Last Month ...P. 32 List
The Triumph of the Doctor ... P.33
A Rumour from a Canadian Correspondent ... P.33 Poem
Defence of London ... P.34 Details of the anti aircraft guns.