SALE OF WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 281, 26 November 1937, Page 13

SALE OF WORK.

AIDING PATIENTS' FUND.

MENTAL HOSPITAL VENTURE,

The Auckland Mental Hospital Authorities, who have previously relied on outside donations to augment the patients' Christmas fund, undertook a new venture yesterday when they held a sale of work at the hospital. The bazaar included displays of crockery and sewing done by the patients.

The stalls were set out in the main hall, which was decorated with closelytwisted streamers in all colours. Each stall had its own particular colour scheme. The reception lounge, where afternoon tea was served, was adorned with vases of golden daisies, while the pillars were swathed with gold satin. On the stalls attractive cakes, sweets and fancy work made by the patients was displayed while members of the staff assisted in the selling. The bazaar was organised by the medidal superintendent of the hospital, Dr. H. M. Bucfianan, the matron, Miss M. Mayze, and Dr. J. C. D. Macky. The decorations were carried out by Dr. W. Baber. Music was relayed through an amplifier under the supervision of the chief engineer at the hospital, Mr. M. C. Alexander. The bazaar was officially opened by Dr. T. G. Gfay, the Director-General of Mental Hospitals. Dr. Gray paid a tribute to the ladies of the mental hospital branch of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary. "These ladies," he said, "have introduced occupational classes into the hospital. It is a new departure and the results can already be seen in the work that la on display at the bazaar to-day. It is a good thing and has the wholehearted support of myself and the hospital authorities and staff." Dr. Gray expressed his thanks to all those who had helped in the organisation of the bazaar.

In charge of stalls were .the following:—Home eookery, Mrs. H. M. Buchanan and Mrs. Edge; weaving and fancy work. Mrs. Armitage; sweets, Mrs. W. H. R. Teape, Mrs. Cyril Kelly, Mrs. W. D'Audney, Mrs. E. J. Prendergast and Mrs. Warren Teape; cakes, Mrs. Norman E. Burton, Mrs. E. J. Mathias, Miss Vida Brooks, Miss J. Teape and Miss M. Ellory; ice cream. Nurses M. E. Noble and M. E. Little; bran tub. Nurse M. Collin*; bread, scones and biscuits. Mrs. W. Mackenzie; art work, Mix. Morrison and Mrs. Holmes; produce. Nurses I. Carter and M. Jngpen; afternoon tea, Miss G. Redman and Miaa K. Hill; competitions, Mrs. J. Macky.