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Christmas Party
On Friday evening. 18th December a party was organised for homebound
old people by the Mayor of Southwark and some of his friends at
St. Alban's Hall. A most enjoyable tea was followed by an entertainment
by members of the East Wittering Women's Institute, who came up from
East Wittering, Sussex, especially for the purpose. Transport was
arranged by members of the Southwark Branch of Rotary and by the L.C.C.
Welfare Department.
Library Service
In addition to the library service to the homebound provided by
the Public Libraries Committee of the Borough Council, a mobile library
is set up at St. Alban's Hall every Friday, in the restaurant. Our
grateful thanks are due to Mr. Boone, the Borough Council Librarian,
and his staff, for this service, which enables the old people to enjoy
a varied choice of reading without the effort of walking to the Public
Library.
Dickens Fair
On Saturday, 21st November, we once again held a very successful
Dickens Fair at the Manor Place Baths. Our grateful thanks are due to
Mr. Wallis who put so much time and hard work into organising the Fair.
Our grateful thanks are also due to all the kind friends who supported
Mr. Wallis and worked so hard to make the day a success,"
CLEAN AIR EXHIBITION
The "Cleaner Air in Southwark" Exhibition was held at the Newington
Public Hall, Manor Place, from April 13th to 18th. The official
opening was performed by His Worship the Mayor of Southwark, Councillor
F.W. Combes, J.P., The Chairman of the Public Health Committee,
Councillor J.J. Sheen, being in the Chair. A vote of thanks to the
Mayor was moved by the Leader of the Council, Councillor A.J. Gates,
O.B.E., J.P., and seconded by Councillor P.W. Fuller, Chairman of the
Accident Prevention and Child Safety Committee. Mr. W.G. Fiske, C.B.E.,
Chairman of the London County Council Housing Committee, spoke on the
purpose of the L.C.C. Exhibition on the Decentralisation of Industry.
The opening ceremony and reception was attended by approximately 100
invited representatives from other authorities and the various organisations
connected with the Exhibition.