APPEAL FOR THE BLIND

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26441, 7 June 1951, Page 2

APPEAL FOR THE BLIND

HELP FROM CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Members of the Catholic Women’s League held a very enjoyable evening ■ reception yesterday in aid of the appeal for the blind, which was launched >n Christchurch a few days ago. M-s F. C. Delany (president) presided and welcomed the league’s guests. A film, “The White Walking Stick” was screened by Mr Metson. It showed the activities of the New Zealand Institute for the Blind in Auckland and the steps taken to train both adults and children who are blind. A very interesting talk was given by Mr J. Papisch, of Auckland, who though blind, is an accomplished organist who has recently visited Britain and Europe to gain wider knowledge of organ music. Under the direction of Mrs J. C. Cullman, songs were sung by the Melody Four—Grace Torkington, Helen Bennington, Phyllis Hill and Nan Ayling—and solos were sung by ■ Miss Torkington and Mrs Bennington. Mrs Cullman played.the piano accompaniments. Bishop Joyce, who was accompanied by Dr. F. Herlihy of the Columban Mission, assured Mr Papisch that Catholics throughout his diocese would warmly support the appeal for the blind, not only because the church was always ready to help those who needed help, but because it wished to show gratitude to the New Zealand Institute for the Blind for the wonderful work it had done through the years and was still doing. He thanked those who had provided the programmes.