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the voluntary workers who give so much of their time in serving
the meals and assisting generally.
(e) Holidays
Another increase this year in applications for a fortnight's
seaside holiday resulted in 83 old people being sent away during
the summer at an approximate cost of 32/6d. a week each (including
full board and fare). All were delighted with the holiday
arrangements, and thanks are due to the Women's Holiday Fund for
their acceptance of applications submitted by the Old People's
Welfare Organiser.
(f) Shoe Repairs
Seventy-six dockets were issued for shoe repairs at reduced
rates.
(g) Christmas Parcels
At Christmas time 750 parcels were packed and delivered into
the homes of the sick and housebound aged, and from the flood of
letters of thanks received from the old people there can be no
doubt that the work involved in this great task proved worthwhile.
Thanks are due to the many voluntary helpers who loaned transport
on this occasion, and also those who assisted with packing.
The Worshipful The Mayor (Councillor F. G. Bohringer, J.P.)
received hundreds of letters of request for parcels which were
handed to the Welfare Committee and he kindly donated £50.0.0towards
the cost.
(h) Harvest Festival
During September several Churches and schools made gifts from
their Harvest Thanksgiving. This enabled the Committee with the
help of voluntary workers, to arrange the packing and delivery of
gifts to 330 old people.
(i) Clubs Sports' Sections
During the year each Club played their various games and put
forward a team to play in the finals for a shield donated by Mr.
Shuttleworth, to be competed for annually. The finals took place
at the Central Library Hall and was won by the High Cross Club.
Alderman E.J. Field helped with the arrangements and Alderman A.
Reed, A.C.I.I., J.P., acted as referree. The shield was presented