Old Folks’ Function
Mr H. J. Walker, member of Parliament for St Albans, was guest of honour at a recent social function and oldtime dance held by the Christchurch Old Folks and Bene/fr-taries’, Association. Mr Walker promised to do all he could to assist in relieving the overcrowded conditions at the club rooms.
He was welcomed by the senior vice-president (Mr H. Gracie). Items were given by the Te Wai Pounamu concert group. Mr Ron Moore (piano-accordion), and Mr Paddy Egan (vocal). The Merry-makers' Band played for the dancing.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29499, 28 April 1961, Page 2
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