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in providing turkeys and drinks, also to the efforts of the kitchen staff, headed by
Mrs. Regan and Pearce, who had produced such a wonderful meal for such large
numbers.
The homebound were not forgotten during the two days holiday—packed meals
were taken out to them on Christmas Eve.
On Saturday, 21st December, a parly was held at St. Alban's Hall for the
homebound. Over 100 were brought in by car and ambulance and an entertainment
was given by the Choir.
Hundreds of parcels were distributed to old people in the borough from the
United Africa Company, St. Christopher House, Air India, the London Electricity
Board and Kennington Toc H. We are most grateful for their continued support
and interest.
GENERAL ACTIVITIES
Choir. Under the able and inspired conducting of Mr. Irons, the Southwark
Old People's Choir has gone from strength to strength this past year. Besides giving
great pleasure to audiences at St. Alban's Hall it has visited other centres and has
gained first place in the South-East London Music Festival. The singing on the
occasion of the visit of the civic authorities of Southwark's twin town aroused the
enthusiasm of the guests from Courbevoie from whom they received a tremendous
and moving reception. Councillor Farrow and Councillor Mrs. Farrow have presented
a silver cup as choir trophy to be competed for among Old People's Choirs
in London, and it is hoped that more choirs will be formed in order to make competition
interesting.
Concert Party. A Concert Party is being formed at St. Alban's Hall under
the aegis of Miss Broster and Mr. Julian Knowles, and they are busy preparing an
entertainment.
Weekly Classes. These meet as usual for dressmaking and handicrafts under
the capable and kindly guidance of Mrs. Edmonds and Miss Clayton.
Library. Councillor Mrs. Soltesz continues her good work of organising the
Mobile Library on Fridays.