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8. Skipping race—girls.
9. 100 yds race—men.
10. 100 yds race—girls.
11. Obstacle race—men.
12. Fashion race—men.
13. Slow cycle race—staff.
14. Chairs in the park—guests and staff.
15. Musical chairs—women.
16. Tug of war—men.
17. Egg and spoon race—girls.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, 1945
Christmas Day
10 a.m. Carol Service conducted by Revd. Pace in Recreation
Hall.
11-12 noon. Xmas Tree (Limes, Laurels and School).
2.30 p.m. Concert by patients in Recreation Hall.
5 p.m. High tea.
Boxing Day
10 a.m. Treasure Hunt—staff.
2.30 p.m. Patients' Dance.
8 p.m. Informal Dance for staff.
27.12.45— 2 p.m. Cinema for patients (first party).
5 p.m. Cinema for patients (second party).
28.12.45— 3 p.m. Schoolchildren's Tea Party.
8 p.m. Nursing Staff Dinner and Party.
29.12.45 3 p.m.—Tea Party and Cabaret for women patients.
30.12.45—11 a.m. Church Service.
1. 1.46—Concert for patients given by Naivette School of
Dancing.
4. 1.46—8.30 p.m. Staff Dance.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
The higher grade Church of England patients attend the
local churches in the village. The Roman Catholic Priests hold
Mass in the Colony once a month and occasional special services
are held in the Colony by the Revd. Pace.
VISITS BY OFFICERS OF BOARD OF CONTROL
On the 10th September, 1945, a visit was paid to the
Colony by Mr. Cyril F. Penton (Senior Commissioner) and
Mr. R. G. Anderson (Commissioner) of the Board of Control.
Their report, which was considered a satisfactory one, has been
duly submitted to the Council.
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