Fourth annual report and accounts : 1917 / The Company of St. Giles, Limited.

  • Company of St. Giles (London, England)
Date:
1918
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Credit: Fourth annual report and accounts : 1917 / The Company of St. Giles, Limited. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    far better here than he could be elsewhere as he can lead a natural home life, and yet get all the medical attention that he needs. One sister acts as his housewife, whilst another attends to his medical wants. We are shortly expecting a new patient who will occupy our only empty Bungalow; we shall then be quite full, and shall be obliged to refuse other cases who may apply until it is possible to extend our buildings. We have had some good “ socials ” in the summer in the garden, with games competitions, and during the winter in the “ Common Room ” Miss Bayliss, from the “ Old Vic ” Theatre, has twice given us the greatest pleasure by coming down to entertain us, and a friend from a neighbouring camp delighted us many times with his violin. Local talent is never backward, as everyone feels at home. We had a very cheery Christmas, thanks to the wonderful generosity of our many friends, and good things were showered upon us. The patients helped to decorate, and the Shetland pony walked in amongst us, led by Father Christmas and laden with presents. We had a real Christmas tea and a very merry “sing-song,” with sketches and recitations from various people, and we were all surprised to find the lateness of the hour when “ God save the King,” was played. A good gravel drive has been made from the gate nearly up to the laundry, which is an immense improvement, and the Brothers have been digging new beds, staking trees, and generally tidying up the gardens. Rough fencing has been put up at the back of the bungalows, dividing off a piece of land for each patient, and three of the patients now keep their own [chickens. We hope to see a /