London, Oct. 23.
Lieutenant-Colonel D. J, Colville, MP. Parliamentary Secretary 10 the Department of Overseas Trade,. informed the members of the Bir-bingham Chamber of Commerce in address to-day that the prospects for next year's British Industries Fair were very encouraging.
The decorations in these rooms are plain, but they are quite obviously an effort to get away from the tradition: al hospital monotony of colour. furniture has been designed for durability and all-round service: it is of all-metal construction, painted convey an imitation hardwood finish impression. "A chest of drawers can, with a slight adjustment, be made into 'An invalid table, which fits over the bed, opens up in one way to provide a' good. sized mirror; another slight twist ives one a rack upon which to rest book.
In the operating room the time honoured white tinting has been re. Placed by light green, which is said to be easier on the eyes. The X-Ray equipment is of the very latest, ang Contains the attachments necessary £07 successful deep pictures. Another thought has been given to the artistic surroundings of the patient, by provid, ing a special flower room on cac: floor where proper care can be given} incoming blooms, and where thes} can be attended to each night. is planned to take care of the private Fatients of both the Central and} Western Division of the Montreal General Hospital in this new pavilion In the future.
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