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which he has given so freely to make these occasions both happy
and profitable.
It was decided to discontinue the Autumn Draw which has
hitherto been an Annual event. However, it was agreed that an
approach should be made to the firms who had responded in the
past to our appeal in connection with the Draw. It is with pleasure
that we record our thanks to the following firms who contributed
donations and prizes which added to the credit of the Old Tyme
Dances:—
Messrs. Carsons-Paripan Limited.
Messrs. Dawson & Company Limited.
Messrs. J. Lyons & Company Limited.
Messrs. The Rom River Company Limited.
Messrs. Stanley Bridges Limited.
Continuing our money-raising activities it was decided to hold
a Jumble Sale. This took place in October, at the Katherine Low
Settlement, Battersea, with the kind permission of the Settlement
Committee. The event was a successful one and raised the sum of
£27 14s. Od. It is hoped to hold further sales of this nature.
It should be mentioned here that we still continue the collection
and sale of milk bottle tops and tin foil. It is hoped to increase
our revenue from this source with the help of the Pensioners' Clubs.
No report would be complete without recording our thanks and
appreciation of the support we have received during the year. Our
close co-operation with the officers of the Ministry of Social Security
and the Disablement Resettlement Officers of the Ministry of
Labour has continued and contributed in great part to the welfare
of our patients. Our thanks must be expressed to Queen Mary's
London Needlework Guild, the Wireless for the Bedridden Society,
the Morganite Carbon Company Limited and the Battersea Park
Rotary Club. We also remember with appreciation the gifts of
money, clothing, books and toys donated by our many friends.
In conclusion we place on record our thanks to Miss R. M.
Greenaway, the Committee's Secretary, and Miss M. Clifford,
Health Visitor, for their work on behalf of the Committee during
the year (Miss) N. F. CLARK-LAWRENCE.
Chairman.
Care of Old People
I would like to place on record my appreciation of the co-operation
I have received during the year from officers of the Welfare
Department and the expert advice of medical consultants, especially
the geriatricians at St. John's Hospital, Battersea, and St.
Benedict's Hospital, Tooting and those other individuals and bodies
concerned with the welfare and health of old people resident in
the Borough.