National Institute for the Blind
Successful Whist Drive
The whist drive and dance, in aid of the National Institute for the Blind, held at the George Hotel on Wednesday evening last, passed off most successfully.
There was an excellent company present - 88 sitting down to whist, which commenced at 7.30.
The successful players were:
Ladies - 1, Mrs Rand, 177 (butter dish); 2, Miss Aylott, 176 (case of knives); 3, Mr J. Parrish (playing as lady), 174 (scent spray).
Gents - 1, Mr F. Ward, 180 (case of brushes); 2, Mr S. Howlett, 175 (knife); 3, Mr C. Tottman, 172 (purse).
A lucky ticket prize - an attache case - was kindly given by Miss Lushington, and was won by Mr Rand, of Newtown.
A dance followed, the Standon Orchestra providing an excellent programme of up-to-date dance music, Mr L. Smith officiating as M.C.
Mr B.E. Thody, who annually organises the event officiated as M.C. for whist, and at the close thanked the company for their support.
A hearty vote of thanks was also accorded Miss Lushington for presenting a prize, and the Standon Orchestra for the music.
The total proceeds were £6 0s. 6d.
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